Why A Growing Number Of Online Commenters Are Sharing Information About Their Race & Other Demographics In Their Statements Of Support For Kamala Harris For President

Edited by Azizi Powell 

Latest revision - August 7, 2024 [Title changed from "some" to "a growing number of" and slight content changes].

This pancocojams post presents my opinion about why a growing number of online commenters are sharing information about their race and other demographics in their statements of support for Kamala Harris for United States President (2024).

This post also presents a small compilation of these comments from the discussion threads of several political podcasts. 

The content of this post is presented for historical, socio-cultural, and political purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to Kamala Harris and thanks to all those who are quoted in this post.
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Click  https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2024/07/zoom-conferences-to-specific.html for the related pancocojams post entitled "Zoom Conferences For  Specific Populations Supporting Kamala Harris For President (Part I -Dates & Article Excerpts)".

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PANCOCOJAMS EDITOR'S NOTE REGARDING THIS SUBJECT 
There's usually an unspoken rule in public places in the United States (Including online) that people aren't supposed to refer to their race/ethnicity.

It's also considered to be inappropriate in the United States for people in public settings or in most private settings to refer to another person's race/ethnicity or to ask a person to identify what race/s (and/ir) ethnicity/ethnicities they are part of. Usually online, the only time that it's considered appropriate to ask people to identify their race/ethnicity and provide other demographic information (besides when applying for employment, or filling out medical information, or asking Census questions) are when folk music collectors are documenting information from contributors/performers. 

For those reasons, it's outside the norm for commenters writing on a number of online political discussion threads (and other online discussion threads where the subject of the United States 2024 Presidential election is raised) to share their racial identity when they indicate their support for Kamala Harris for 2024 United States President.

Here are some reasons I believe that some people online are identifying themselves by race/ethnicity and other demographics on those political forums or when this particular political election is mentioned.

(These reasons are given in no particular order).

1. These comments are made in the context of Kamala Harris' campaign for President of the United States (2024). If Kamala Harris wins this election, this would be the second time a Black person became President of the United States (counting former President Barack Obama's two terms as President as the first time) and this would be the first time that a Black/South Asian (Indian) woman became President of the United States.

Race and gender are therefore factors in this 2024 United States election. If race and gender weren't factors, I'm certain that online commenters wouldn't share their demographics.
That said, I don't remember if people publicly mentioned their race/ethnicity and other demographics online or off-line when Obama ran for United States President. And I don't know if people publicly shared or currently publicly share self-identifying racial and other demographic information online and off-line when other People of Color run for other political offices.
 
With regard to commenters who support (or who don't support) Kamala Harris for President of the United States, it seems to me that those commenters believe that it's important for them to share that information. Sharing racial/ethnic and other demographic information has become normalized and is the custom on certain political podcasts such as ResistenceLive) much more than on other political podcasts such as Meidas Touch Network.

As such, when some commenters  share that information (at least in part) they are "copycatting" what other commenters on that podcast's discussion thread have done. And, since people have read  comments on some political discussion threads that include self-identifying demographics, they adopt that practice when they post comments on other discussion threads. For instance, I have come across a few comments that include self-identifying demographics from people writing about Kamala Harris for President of the United States in discussion threads for tarot/astrology podcasts.

*"Ethnicity" means "Latino"/"Latina".

Here are five reasons why I believe that a number of commenters on some political discussion threads are sharing information about their race and other demographics along with their statements of support about Kamala Harris for President of the United States (2024).

These reasons aren't given in any particular order. Also, note that these reasons may be duplicative or contradictory.

1. to show that their demographics are part of the voting block for Kamala Harris for President of the United States (2024) 

2.to show how diverse (racially and otherwise) and how united the support is for Kamala Harris 

3. to show that they believe that race/ethnicity and gender doesn't matter (or race/ethnicity and gender shouldn't matter) when it comes to supporting political candidates (and otherwise)

4.  to refute the view that people of their race/ethnicity (and other demographics) don't support a person who isn't White and/or don't support a woman for President of the United States

5. (for some commenters who are Black), to thank White and other non-Black commenters for renewing their belief that there are non-racist White women and White men. . 
 
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Iwant to emphasize that I believe that Kamala Harris' race and/or gender isn't the main reason why people plan to vote for her for 2024 President of the United States. I believe that the main reason why people plan to vote for her is because they strongly disapprove of Republican MAGA policies and plans such as Project 2025 and recognize that this supporting Democrats in this election means supporting American democracy. 

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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM DISCUSSION THREADS THAT EXPLAIN WHY COMMENTERS SHARE RACE AND OTHER DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION ALONG WITH THEIR STATEMENTS OF SUPPORT FOR KAMALA HARRIS FOR UNITED STATES PRESIDENT (2024)

These online sources are given in no particular order and are numbered for referencing purposes only.

ONLINE SOURCE #1
From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czuFZa82rcc "Call For White Women To SUPPORT Kamala Harris: Whiteness Won't Save You From Trumpism |Roland Martin". published by Roland S. Martin, Jul 24, 2024  

1.@deedeejackson8244, July 24, 2024
"WOMEN, of all as a whole for this election against TRUMP need to come together "

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2. @ericjames7422, July 24, 2024
"White women we need you. America needs you please step up!"

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3.@pattygioffre2366, July 24, 2024
"VP Harris PROUDLY has this WW's vote!!

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4. @carlettabenjamin9652, July 24, 2024
"Yes, white women are voting for Kamala.We are all sisters.I donated."

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5. @nursejoyy714, July 24, 2024
"I am a white woman! We got this, ladies. We have to. The future of our young ladies are at stake."

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6. @Suzicherie7777,July 24, 2024
"Old white lady here. I stand with all women of color in support of Kamala Harris!  Women of color know what’s wrong in this country and their leadership is vitally important."

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7. @Suzicherie7777,July 24, 2024
"Black women will lead the way into a better future for our nation. Their voices need to be heard!"

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8. @sandragriffey4869, July 24, 2024
"Virtually Important"

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9. @susancoley2874, July 24, 2024
"We need to stand together and shoulder to shoulder with our white sisters.  Vote  Blue, my Sisters"

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10. @ridge7524, July25, 2024
"@Suziexherie777  Its for all of us .We work for all of us.We understand.🇺🇲24"

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11. @michelleboyce9794, July 25, 2024
"Thank you so much! We all need to stand together! Together we are stronger"

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12.@cassaleelee, July 26, 2024
"Middle-aged white lady here and I 100% agree! Now there's a 'White Dudes for Kamala' zoom called scheduled! Let's go white people, let's move this country forward and embrace our diversity! "

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13. @midwid2809, July 24, 2024
"Black female and 61 i support my sister's of all colors who stand in solidarity to preserve this America this Democracy this Constitution 🫶"

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14, @coffeecup6751, July 24, 2024
"It’s about time all women no matter what your color or ethnicity is stick together. We’re all fighting for the same thing."

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15. @darothycrosby5084,July 24, 2024
"I'm white. I'm in. Have been all in even before "White Women" for Harris was a thing. I ain't ever voted for a damned Republican & never will especially since the GOP has gone full metal racist."

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16. @joymosley8997,July 24, 2024
"I love this so much.  As a black woman I so appreciate the honesty of this white woman who clearly explains how white women have power in the role they play in upholding whiteness.  Thank you Shannon for your courage. Thank you Roland for facilitating the tough conversations"

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17. @LondynHolliday,July 24, 2024
"To my white sisters black sisters Latina sisters we are all in this together we got this let's put Kamala Harris in the White House" ** 18. @lindala412, July 24, 2024
"Fantastic!!!! I may be white,  but I support kamala 100%!!!! She's super qualified and ready for the job."

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19. @bellemoney2009,July 24, 2024
"Thank you for all color blind friends and families who are coming together to support VP Harris.  I love the togetherness, no time for division in America."

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20. @pattygioffre2366,July 24, 2024
"Absolutely no offense intended here, just hoping to share a different perspective.  I am a white woman who fortunately grew up around well meaning white people who claimed to be color blind. Even as a child I thought that was more of an insult than a compliment.  So I never claimed to be color blind. There is so much beauty in life's rainbow & me personally, I'd rather recognize & celebrate our differences & the extraordinary richness that connects us.  So bottom line for me is that I continue to let it bind me, not blind me.  God bless & I hope that you have a beautiful day."

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21. @bellemoney2009,July 24, 2024
" @pattygioffre2366  I understand you perfectly and have a great day yourself."

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22.@rowendacarter8790,July 24. 2024
"@pattygioffre2366 "yesss! You get it, thank you "

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23. @pattygioffre2366, July 24. 2024
"@rowendacarter8790, Thank you, I appreciate your comment. I consider myself a work in progress. I hope to never stop learning, growing & sharing my thoughts in a way that engenders conversation over toxic antagonism. That doesn't mean I won't on occasion get "my Italian up" But I've had my heart changed by others so who knows if something I say will get someone to think in a different, more communally positive way ️"

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ONLINE SOURCE #2
From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHky_Xopyrw "Kamala Harris Launches Her Campaign for President", published by Kamala Harris, July 25, 2024
1.@sirwaldo, July 26, 2024
"31 year old black man from the Commonwealth of Virginia , was proud to vote for President Obama, happy to support Hillary Clinton, and this time I will be running to the poles to support Vice President Harris!!!!!!!! WE WONT GO BACK!!!! 🇺🇸"

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2. @sirwaldo, July 26, 2024
"@SoundHoundStudios999   I was following the theme of the rest of the comments! - I listed it to show how diverse the support for VP Harris is! All over the country, all ages and races are willing to vote to ensure We Won’t Go Back!!!"
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The comment from "SoundHoundStudios999" is no longer found in that sub-thread. My guess is that that commenter asked @sirwaldo why he shared demographic information (his race, gender, and geographical location).

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ONLINE SOURCE #3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Atplx8FnsfQ "BIDEN STEPS ASIDE and ENDORSES KAMALA HARRIS! Strategy That We All Need Now | #ResistanceLive", published by ResistanceLive, Jul 21, 2024
1. @KatEyze1015, July 25, 2024
"As a baby boomer black G'Ma, I applaud your message!! It's refreshing to hear a white woman say what we all know. It's time for unity!!! Blue straight down the line!!"

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2. @ThomasNiemann-qe5fo,July 25, 2024
"Thank you for just saying this. I am a black woman and I fully and happily supported Hillary Clinton. I didn't refrain from voting because she's not my same race."

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ONLINE SOURCE #4
From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQuKIRC6N4E&t=220s Record-breaking Zoom supporting Harris mobilizes white female voters, published by MSNBC, Jul 26, 2024  #MSNBC #KamalaHarris #2024election

1.@marcusjohnson9779, July 26, 2024
"For a party of diversity this sounds like segregated calls to me"

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2. @josewilliams6094, July 26, 2024
"Check out the meaning of diversity."

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3. @marcusjohnson9779,July 26, 2024
"@josewilliams6094  and what does the meaning of diversity  have to do with the segregated calls? Whites only call?  Blacks only call?"

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4. @josewilliams6094,July 26, 2024
"@marcusjohnson9779  It means everyone can create access routes to expressing their views and be heard. Trump's public events only feature white religious revivalists, a lone group celebrating shared bigotry. To me diversity means I'll express my views in a different forum. Like this one, for example, that's providing access."

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5. @mariananderson3368,July 26, 2024
"Go White Women Go! Proud of you."

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6. @AngelaShawWestoven, July 26, 2024
"I was very proud of those White women finally waking up. It gives me hope."

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7. @deborahthompson5041, July 26, 2024
"THANK YOU TO ALL THESE SMART WOMEN. WE HAVE GIRL POWER. WE MUST ALWAYS STICK TOGETHER FOR OUR RIGHTS FOREVER. GOD BLESS YOU. VOTE BLUE. AT THE END OF THE DAY, WE ARE SISTERS AND LEADERS. WE HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE THE WORLD."

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8. @joybutterfly11,July 26, 2024
"Yes, yes, y'all! We can do this! Together, we can fight for our rights and everything that makes America beautiful. Kamala Harris 2024."

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9. @rainieresguerra6519, July 27, 2024
"This is not about being black or white and of being young or old.

This is a fight for our fundamental values.

This is a fight for democracy, for our freedoms, for decency, and for what we are as human beings.

Harris for President."

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10. @user-xr8dq6ly7g, July 27, 2024
"I'm a 65 yr old white woman that acknowledges that black women are saving our democracy. Maxine Waters, Leticia James, Fani Willis, Jasmine Crockett to name a few! And now Madam President Harris! I appreciate and love all of these women and true patriots so much! I'm voting for Harris and spreading the word ️🇺🇸"️

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11. @lanitabrown2625, July 27, 2024
"Thank you.  This is about all of us. I hope that the people that make it about race with a question mark can understand how significant the impact of this is different for each of us."

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12. @who_hurt_youproductions8826, July 27, 2024
"Finally someone said it. Black women have been fighting the good fight before feminism. They definitely have given y'all the playbook"

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13. @juliet6215,July 27, 2024
"I'm so happy!  Women working together of all colors to protect our RIGHTS!!!  LOVE ONE ANOTHER NO MATTER RACE OR GENDER"

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ONLINE SOURCE#5
From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5g0iq4-UwE "WinWithBlackMen: Black Men For Harris Meeting Goes Viral As Support For VP Harris SURGES", Roland S. Martin, July 28, 2024
1. @eddiewesley1093, July 28, 2024
"Vote Kamala, because " We're not going back" I'm a white man and a proud supporter of Kamala Harris! Vote BLUE and save our DEMOCRACY "

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2. @joycejohnson9760, July 28, 2024
"We truly appreciate you sir!!! United we stand️️"

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3. @BossBigRover, July 28, 2024
"Love love this to see black men standing up to protect themselves and black women and children. Thank you, black men."

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4. @janicebryant891,July 28, 2024
"Thank you MENall MEN it's all up to ALL of US...FREEDOM FREEDOM"

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5. @johnsilvani1918,July 28, 2024
"Let's do a white man and  black man Zoom"

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6. @gratefully.1955,July 28, 2024
"As a  black woman, I think that's a great idea!  

Together, we stand,  Divided we all fall."

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7. @marshacrishon1548, July 28, 2024
"That is a Great ideal I agree with you UNITED WE STAND WE WON'T GO BACK FREEDOM and for our DEMOCRACY "

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8.@lovingoldlady4872, July 28, 2024
"This is phenomenal. This old white woman is so excited to see this response from every facet of the American family. God bless everyone, no exceptions!!!"

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9. @daphnebabcock1151,July 28, 2024
"Old White lady here. I've always voted blue. When i found out 55%of us voted for trump i  was disgusted.  Now I'm talking to all the White ladies i can"

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10. @janellerussell2930,July 28, 2024
"It's a beautiful thing to see the country coming together behind a dynamo of a candidate that offers America so much hope - WE'RE NOT GOING BACK - KAMALA HARRIS 2024 - VOTE BLUE FOR UNITY AND REAL DIVERSITY "

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11.@stevecornelia6817,July 28, 2024
"Going back where? Lol"

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12. @Utubewrk123,July 28, 2024
"@stevecornelia6817 to a madman dictator wannabe. We live in a democracy. Many many many reasons. We’re tired of hearing hatred and bullying and lies and conning people for only himself."

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13. @jorgebonilla9824, July 28, 2024
"Black Man spanish Man, asían Man, african Man, white Man...we need Kamala potus"

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14.@user-1o1sq2vm4g, July 28, 2024
"Madam Harris is uniting the States of America.  "

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15.@marshacrishon1548, July 28, 2024
"Yessssss she is this is Amazing and a Wonderful feeling Iam a 69 yrs old Black woman and I'm a woman first and All People of all races , religion and creed must stand together for FREEDOM and DEMOCRACY I support Vice-president Harris for PRESIDENT "

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ONLINE SOURCE #6
From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeOQQzj3AEw "White women supporting #Kamala#Harris#2024 Democratic Party Candidate. God Bless America! 🙏", published by Lady Rose, Jul 24, 2024 "This is from: @cherylrussellart on Tiktok, please follow her to show her some love 😘 😘

In this video, we see a group of white women coming together to show their support for Kamala Harris as the 2024 Democratic Party Candidate. Their message is clear: they believe in Harris and her vision for America. Let's all come together and support a brighter future for our country. God Bless America! #Kamala #Harris #2024 #checherylrussellart1.@conniebalmer 1448, July 24, 2024
"It’s wonderful to have white ladies supporting Kamala. "

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2. @hondahulett9763, July 25, 2024
"@conniebalmer1448, ALL women are affected by the craziness that has been going on, doesn't matter your color. Sisters unite! "

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3.@nubianqueen4375, July 24, 2024
"They are supporting on what she represents not what she is."

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4. @anitabutler3864, July 25, 2024
"This is awesome. I love this. I'm a black woman, but when women unite, we get stuff done. It's going to be women who save this country. "

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5. @Sassywonderlady,July 25, 2024
"Thank you for supporting Black women and VP Harris for president. All Americans' rights are in danger unfortunately some don't realize it."

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6. @mah4769able, July 25, 2024
"Black, white, brown...We all need to fight for each other!!!  It's time to come together."

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7. @tweedyb956,July 25, 2024
"Women of all races and backgrounds let's do this!"

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8. @bww1267, July 25, 2024
"Southern, white, middle-aged mom reporting for duty. All in for Kamala."

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9. @richiegangemi5258,July 25, 2024
"I am a old white man with 3 daughters and 3 granddaughters and cant wait to vote for The Prosecutor over The Felon.."

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10. @mimimack6905, July 25, 2024
"2,471 PLEDGED DELEGATES LET’S DO THIS!!!! Thank you for locking arms. Regardless of the color of the skin we were born into, as women, we are ALL sisters in the fight for MANY of the issues we face in this country. They want to take the rights of ALL of us!!! 🩷🇺🇸🩷🇺🇸🩷🇺🇸"

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