But the colorful, whimsical backdrop belied the seriousness and symbolism of the gathering: A celebration of the seven women — all of them the first Black woman ever elected to the post — on the night when Harris would take the stage as yet another historic first.
“There’s only seven, but that is a high water mark for us,” Rep. Nikema Williams (D-Ga.), who is also the chair of the Georgia Democrats, said in an interview Saturday. “The Democratic Party is recognizing the leadership of Black women who have been the backbone of the party. And it is making a difference. Now, we get to lead and shape the vision.”
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