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climbed every stair to get there. You answered the bell for every round, and you refuse to ever back down. I should not have been surprised by your answering Sun Reporter the call. You have always made yourself available and answered the call to service. And I am so proud of you for answering the call to serve with President Joe Biden to help turn this country around. That’s simply your (ISSN 0890-0930) way and how you operate. Dedicated to the cause of the Our future VP is who she is people-- and where she is because she is that no good cause shall lack a driven in her quest for freedom, champion and evil shall not thrive justice and equality and she is unopposed. loyal. Senator Harris at times Published weekly by will stop what’s she’s doing Sun-Reporter Publishing Co. to answer a call. I have known 1286 Fillmore Street California’s first African San Francisco, CA. 94115 United States Senator Dianne Feinstein administers oath of office toAttorney General American woman District as her Mother looks on. Photos by Alain McLaughlin Periodicals Postage Paid At Attorney and first African San Francisco, California American Attorney General By Amelia Ashley-Ward just ascended magnificently my freedom fighting friend, POSTMASTER: Harris to be this way for her Publisher into history, standing on the answered me back. I was Send address changes to - 18-year political career. To shoulders of Shirley Chisholm, blown away. I just thought that Sun-Reporter Publishing Co. reached out to make it plain: She is “Kamala Mary McLeod Bethune, Fannie since you’re about to finally 1286 Fillmore Street congratulate my Harris For the People.” San Francisco, CA. 94115 friend Kamala Harris Lou Hamer, Harriet Tubman kick in that glass ceiling - and and other Sheroes. She must Kamala listens and she’s an Phone: (415) 671-1000 shortly after she we know it had to be you - acceptedI the nomination have been nostalgic. that you didn’t have time to independent thinker. And she’ll Fax: (415) 671-1005 do the same as VP. Kamala has to become the Democratic CNN and other major answer. But you did. E-Mail address: been characterized as being Party’s candidate for Vice networks were busy analyzing I was thinking to myself: Hey [email protected] too ambitious. What a great President of the United States her speech. They were Madame Vice-President, what’s Website: compliment and aren’t we glad. of America. She is, in fact, comparing her to the politically up with you? Why are you www.SunReporterMedia.com Someone lacking ambition the first African American iconic Kennedys. One analyst taking a pause from celebrating Subscription Rates: would never have run for such $20 per year; 30 cents per copy. woman to be selected to be even suggested that Harris is to answer me with such a kind valuable political offices to Member of National Newspaper Vice President by any major the Democratic party’s new and loving message? perfect social change and, Publishers Association, Inc., and political party. I had planned leader. They talked of her My thoughts about my friend in doing so, made the cover California Publishers Association. on simply leaving a message defining speech, its content, Kamala continued to flow. of Time Magazine. And, she Sun-Reporter has a six-column for her because it’s been our and the praise she heaped This is your night, your time, certainly would not be the talk format, 1.895” per column with .125” habit for some 20 years to upon her late Mother, Dr. and your turn. Enjoy it and of the world as an exemplary between each column. have each other’s back and Shyamala Gopalan Harris, get every ounce of pleasure woman who has marched into Carlton B. Goodlett, PH.D., MD., to celebrate milestones. her inspiration. out of it. You are now finally the history books again and Editor/Publisher I was still crying and I didn’t expect her to answer. reaping what you have sowed. again and again. Well done! 1945-1997 After all, she had just given celebrating, while talking with You weren’t given any free Thank you, Kamala, for the speech of her life. It was my right hand, Rosalyn Gillis. passes, you never asked for always answering and being Amelia Ashley-Ward searing, well-reasoned and I could hardly see through favors, handouts, or hand there for all of us. Editor/Publisher at times emotional. She had my tears, when a few minutes me downs. You earned all later Kamala Devi Harris, that you have achieved and Let’s Go Biden and Harris! PAGE 3 • SUN-REPORTER • SPECIAL EDITION • THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020 Bay Area Leaders Praise Biden's Pick By Gail Berkley Women nominees, especially our African American sisters hen former Vice anyone of whom , would be President capable of serving ... but we Joe Biden, are overjoyed at the selection theW presumptive Democratic of our sister Kamala. I feel nominee for President, so honored and blessed to live announced Tuesday that he to see this day.” had selected Senator Kamala Dr. Amos Brown, President Harris to be his running mate, of the San Francisco Chapter a wave of excitement coursed of the NAACP, said he is through Democratic party “excited, encouraged, and circles nationwide. African ecstatic that Mr. Biden who American leaders in the Bay I’ve known since 1991, Area were no exception. didn’t do what was considered Those who have supported Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Kamala Harris safe. He was governed by and watched Senator Harris principle, civility, forgiveness the job on day one.” United States will help put rise to increasingly powerful who see themselves in this and had the common sense America back on track.” positions in the political Harris opened her remarks historic pick,” Said Thurmond. to realize the choice was arena were unanimous in by saying, ”I’m incredibly San Francisco Mayor London Black Women Organized for about what’s good for this their praise for her and honored by this responsibility Breed too is in Harris’ corner. Political Action (BWOPA) nation to be unified beyond her readiness to become and I’m ready to get to work.” “I’ve long been proud to call State President Dezie Woods- partisan politics and to make the nation’s first African She gave a glimpse of how Kamala Harris a friend and Jones said, “I am so proud of amends for how historically American Vice President. she will perform during the a mentor. Now I’m excited BWOPA’s Lifetime member women have been treated for campaign by saying, “The case and ready to call her Vice Senator Kamala Harris, and so too long as second and third Harris, a native of Oakland, against Donald Trump and President. Let’s go Biden- appreciative that Presidential class citizens. He exemplified has served as the first African is open and shut.” Harris.” Mayor Breed said. Nominee, Joe Biden, a profile in courage.” American and first woman recognized the talent, intellect, District Attorney in San Referencing her career Former SF Mayor Willie Dr. Brown, who is pastor and courageous leader Kamala Francisco, the first African as a prosecutor, Attorney Brown said as a Black man he of Third Baptist Church in is when making this historic American and first woman General and Senator, Biden is excited to see Harris on the San Francisco, added “I am nomination. Kamala is a California Attorney General, said “Kamala Harris has ticket as Vice President. “She’s very humbled and pleased to hardworking, dynamic leader the state’s first African had your back and now we going to give Mike Pence all he say that she’s a member of who has proven herself time American Senator, and only must have her back.” can handle,” Brown said. Third Baptist and superlative and again and will make an the second African American She can count on her Bay East Bay Congresswoman example of what our spirituality excellent Vice President coming woman in the Senate. She Area supporters to do just that. Barbara Lee, who supported espouses to be a follower of into the office ready to work. has distinguished herself in Jesus of Nazareth in all of our Sun-Reporter Publisher Harris ‘campaign for the the Senate as a member of “She was stellar in her conduct and service.” Amelia Ward, who has been presidency, said, “The Vice the judiciary and intelligence remarks today while graciously a key supporter of Sen. Harris President trusts her. He knows Brown also emphasized committees and is known for accepting this historic since the beginning of her her and she’s going to be the need for African her tough questioning of Trump appointment and now we all political career, said, “Senator an excellent partner with Americans to get out and nominees. She also showed she must work hard to see this Kamala Harris is a history him in the Situation Room vote in November. He said is a tough debater during last change come to fruition. We maker and a ground breaker. and in Cabinet meetings. there are over 67 million year’s Democratic Presidential must get out the vote like Her 18-year political career has She’s a woman who is fully eligible African American primary debates . never before. BWOPA stands yielded many firsts. prepared for this.” voters in the nation who are ready to continue to lead in Biden introduced Harris to State Superintendent unregistered and a quarter “I’ve shared a 20-year making this well-deserved and the nation as his running mate of Public Instruction Tony of a million in California friendship with her, and I know way overdue action happen. during a press briefing in his Thurmond concurred. “There alone. He said African that she is driven, and hell bent Black women have been the hometown of Wilmington, Del. is no better public servant than Americans and others must on fighting for justice for all. backbone of the Democratic “I have no doubt I’ve picked Kamala Harris and there would make sure those eligible get “Thank God for this party for many years and yet the right person to join me,” be no Supt. Thurmond without registered and vote by mail or ambitious freedom fighting have been the least represented he said Wednesday, adding her mentorship and friendship. in person. And “not let any woman whose fearlessness at all levels - it is past time and that Harris is tough, smart, and Amid great challenges, she attempt at voter suppression as our first African American a most deserved nomination. knows how to govern and make embodies hope for our nation to take the election from us. woman Vice President of the BWOPA is proud of all the hard calls. “She’s ready to do and for the millions of students It’s ours to lose.”. SUN-REPORTER • SPECIAL EDITION • THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020 • PAGE 4 LEAVE HER ALONE

By Rev. Amos C. Brown candidacy is an opportunity to put our nation’s tragic and here is a story in the Gospel racist past behind us. Whether of John, where one favors her political ideas or Jesus is at dinner T not, we should be celebrating with Lazarus. During the the fact that a woman of color meal, Lazarus’ sister Mary has such a place on a national opened a large jar of rare ticket. It is a tremendous and expensive perfume and achievement at a time when used it all to anoint the feet of our nation is seemingly coming Jesus. The other men at table to grips with its systemic looked on with indignation racism and its racist past. It — how dare this woman also is the centennial of women perform such a deed? Should finally being able to exercise she not have remained a mere their rights at the ballot box servant in the background? – a more than fitting time for What right had she to use us to celebrate a Black and something of such value South Asian woman’s ascent herself instead of selling it Reverend Jesse Jackson, Senator Harris and Dr. Amos Brown to a national ticket. and giving money to the poor? by a major political party, she It is time for good people to disagree? Of course. Robust has been the target of abuse reject this abuse by echoing the civil discourse is vital to our We should debate with vigor Jesus responded simply and vitriol — largely by men words of Jesus: Leave her alone. political system and to making – and civility – where she but forcefully: “Leave stands on political and social — because of the color of her Senator Harris has done the best decisions we can for her alone.” She has done issues of our time. While I skin and her ethnic heritage. a beautiful thing. She has the good of all. She has shown a beautiful thing, He said. believe, firmly hers are the “Birthers” make baseless crashed right through the glass herself to be more than capable She was to be commended, right positions, and while those claims that she is not qualified ceiling that has been in place of defending her ideas and her not condemned. And not just of the present administration for the office, despite being for women, and especially policies, with conviction and for her actions; Jesus treated are anathema to our people and born in Oakland. Racists on women of color, since the power, as well as civility. women as equals to men, and our nation, there is room for the right make baseless claims founding of our nation. She has What is nasty, what is saw them as disciples in the civil disagreement. that she was chosen only shown herself to be a breath of unacceptable, is the misogynist same way as the men eating at because of the color of her fresh air in the fetid swamp that and racist hatred being spewed But about her color, her the table with him. skin, despite having attended is Trump’s Washington. She in tweets and social media posts, gender, and her ancestry, her That message has seemingly Howard University, obtained brings civility to the campaign in right-wing radio broadcasts, qualification for office? There been lost on many conservative, a law degree at Hastings, and as she would bring it to the on conservative news channels is only one thing to do. Republican politicians and served as District Attorney of second-highest office in the — and supported by the man leaders, from the president San Francisco and Attorney land — one for which she is occupying the White House. Leave Her Alone. down. We hear from their lips General of California before eminently qualified. She would This is what is insulting — and see from their keyboards being elected to the United bring spirituality to the office, to all women, and to men as the same consternation and States Senate. The president along with concern for people’s well. This is the source of the Rev. Amos C. Brown is pastor condemnation today of a woman has resorted to name-calling lives over Mammon. “discord” that racks our nation. of the Third Baptist Church, who has broken barriers: — labeling her “nasty” — and Should Senator Harris’s To repair this discord, we the oldest Black Baptist Senator Kamala Harris. The saying that by naming a woman political beliefs or policies should say, “Leave her alone.” church in California, and is first woman of color to be as his running mate, Joe Biden be criticized by those who Welcoming Senator Harris’ president of the San Francisco nominated for national office has “insulted” men. Branch of the NAACP. PAGE 5 • SUN-REPORTER • SPECIAL EDITION • THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020

CONGRATULATIONS KAMALA!

Your good character, intellect, and track record of fighting 'for the people' and in defense of our Constitution has brought you to this historic moment.

We cannot think of a better Vice Presidential nominee for the Democratic ticket and look forward to assisting you across the finish line in November!

Kof Bonner & Steven Kay SUN-REPORTER • SPECIAL EDITION • THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020 • PAGE 6 AN OPEN LETTER TO MY BELOVED BLACK COMMUNITY

Dear Black Community word and policy correctives!). Please don’t fall for the My people, maybe we should “banana in the tailpipe!” I have insist on accountability and borrowed that phrase from the not perfection and make her 1980s hit movie, “Beverly Hills the best candidate and Vice Cop,” starring Eddie Murphy. President possible. “We’re not going to fall for the My beloved Black community, banana in the tailpipe” a Black I have been inspired by Jesus police officer declared to Axel to fight for justice. I agree with Foley, played by Murphy. The Professor Michael Eric Dyson brother was referring to Foley when he says that “justice is having already disabled an what love sounds like when unmarked police car occupied it speaks in public.” Justice by cops who had been assigned speaks through public policy to watch Foley on a stakeout and our sister, Kamala Harris, at the posh hotel where he was has a track record of fighting staying. Foley distracted them for justice and correcting by having room service sent to injustice. Amelia Ashley- them. While they were enjoying Ward, the extraordinarily the “surprise” meal, he inserted gifted community servant and bananas in the tailpipe of the publisher of the Sun Reporter vehicle. When they tried to Newspaper, graciously invited follow Foley, their car stuttered me to address a celebratory and stalled and was taken out of event in honor of the newspaper commission because while they and the late great Dr. Carlton were distracted bananas had Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III with Senator Harris B. Goodlett over 15 years ago. been shoved into the tailpipe. At the time, our sister, Kamala the privileges of office for The historic nomination of for the banana in the tailpipe). The police officers failed their Harris, had just been elected to personal profit, looked the the history making Kamala Kamala Harris, our sister, assignment and their vehicle, serve as the District Attorney other way as Russia put out Harris for Vice President of from the Bay Area, a product that was to take them where for San Francisco. She was the a hit on American soldiers, the United States of America of Howard University should they needed to go, broke down first Black woman to be elected coddled crooks, while working is a precursor of possibilities become the next Vice President because they were distracted. to serve in this position. Our feverishly to sabotage the that may well transform of the United States. Shirley sister, Kamala, attended the My people, we cannot afford election for his authoritarian our current trajectory as a Chisholm, Fannie Lou Hamer, event and offered remarks. to fall prey to the “politricks” agenda. Dr. Cornel West is people and as a nation if we Barbara Jordan, Coretta Scott After the banquet she invited of distraction during the 2020 correct when he says that we don’t allow cynicism and a King, Rosa Parks, Ella Baker, me to come to her office the campaign and elections. We are witnessing “the spiritual misrepresentation of who she Septima Clark, Harriet Tubman, next day. I will never forget must not fall for the “banana eclipse of decency, honesty and is and what she has done to Ida B. Wells, my beloved listening with appreciation in the tailpipe.” We must be integrity” in this nation under become a political “banana in grandmothers, aunts and so and hope as she brilliantly clear; our objective in this the Trump administration and it the tailpipe.” My wonderful many other sister ancestors shared with me what became election is to rescue this has stalled our country in the Black community, I was stunned must be dancing in eternity a revolutionary vision for country from a tragic tailspin chaotic shadows of emboldened by the vitriolic and profane while rooting for our sister. law enforcement. She does caused by the corruption, white supremacy, unvarnished response to a post I made Do I disagree and have issue not receive credit, but in the amorality, ineptitude, racism greed, predatory patriarchy and on Instagram congratulating with some of her past political midst of a political climate and inhumanity of this ugly xenophobia. Don’t fall for our sister. My credentials as decisions? Of course. There is where successful politicians abhorrent administration. the banana in the tailpipe. The a social justice activist were no one that I have ever agreed marketed themselves as being I have presided, with mask occupant of the White House attacked in response to my with on every issue. There’s tough on crime, our sister, and gloves, over too many must be evicted next January, celebrating what can be as a no perfect politician. Oh yea, Kamala Harris was speaking grave side services because or this democratic experiment result of Joe Biden responding there’s no perfect human being! of being . Craig a real virus, COVID-19, was will continue unraveling and to the political pressure and However, when we examine her Watkins, who became the first declared a political “hoax” the American Empire will power of our community and record, honestly, we discover Black District Attorney in the by COVID-45. Our votes are collapse. We’ve discovered nominating our sister as his that she has been wise enough to history of Dallas County in the vaccine that can end the that elections are a matter running mate (I hope those evolve and acknowledge when Texas testified that he based “pandemonic” nightmare that of life or death and the 2020 who want to “cancel” me her decisions have not been his campaign and policies on has cost over 170,000 lives, elections will either accelerate will use that same energy to the best (what a novel concept: the ground-breaking vision terrorized peaceful protesters the demise of this democracy “cancel” the blatant bigotry and a politician recognizes when of Kamala Harris. Watkins with federal troops, demonized or set the stage for a “third dismantling of this democracy their policies have turned out was recognized by CNN and and otherized Black and Brown Reconstruction.” that is taking place while we wrong and they apologize in Continued on page 20 people, abused and misused are being distracted and falling PAGE 7 • SUN-REPORTER • SPECIAL EDITION • THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020

CongratulationsSENATOR KAMALA HARRIS OUR NEXT VICEsenator PRESIDENT

Senator Kamala Harris has been an incredible leader and inspiration for so many of us, and I’m proud to call her a friend and a mentor. She will bring the integrity, intelligence, and commitment to justice for all that our country so badly needs. Let’s do this!

Paid for by Re-elect Mayor London Breed 2019. Financial disclosures are available at sfethics.org. paid political advertisement SUN-REPORTER • SPECIAL EDITION • THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020 • PAGE 8 Editorial: Thank You, Kamala!

By Amelia Ashley-Ward The nerve of this daughter of wink! What’s new? who gets her supporters. Many of better world. They may not always Publisher a Jamaican father and an Indian Kamala is right, she can’t us will wait to hear from her before win; they too may have to get out. mother to run for the highest But they, like Kamala, can rise compete with billionaires. And by we support anyone else. e were saddened political job in the land. The nerve again. When you fight for what’s the way, their money will never We never expected the Senator when United of her to show up in debates and right, you are already a Winner. make them perfect. But we say she to be perfect, but we thank her for States Senator take on the well-established white has something equal to offer. She’s jumping in the conversation and We look forward to Senator Kamala males and hold her ground. HarrisW announced the end a gifted prosecutor and a freedom beckoning these United States to do Harris working on the impeachment to her 2020 United States Why are so many frightened by fighting tick who will have the better and be better for all. of President Trump in the upcoming weeks. She did promise him that Presidential bid this week. brilliant Black women? like-minded President Trumps of It really doesn’t matter if Kamala after she suspended her campaign Kamala had to jump out because this world scratching for years to couldn’t stay the course and When we see a brilliant female to replace him. We look forward of a lack of money. She had insiders come. We know her. win. What really matters is that freedom for all fighter, who looks to having her speak truth to power in her campaign fighting, they say. Sure, there were hiccups and she courageously embraced the like us, we are hungry and excited for years to come. Her sister Maya was in the mix and mistakes. That happens in all movement that she was exposed to for spirited competition. We Thank you, Kamala for never criticized. The same campaigns. But we the people, are as a young girl and jumped in the allowing anyone to define you. believed like Kamala, that the that was a Senior adviser of good much smarter than the politicians fight for freedom for ALL. For that Thank you for being bold and time is now for a qualified Black standing in Hillary Clinton’s stolen think. It seems that when the world we say Thank you, Kamala! courageous and for putting your woman to finally become President election. And low and behold, is not ready for change, nitpicking throughout last weekend a high Because of Kamala Harris, Black mind, body and soul on the line for of the United States. is the chef’s choice. ranking experienced white female girls and all girls with names the betterment on our country. But perhaps there was nothing staffer’s resignation letter was Senator Harris’s popularity is like Ebony, Rosa, Susie and Ling that Kamala could have done Yes, Kamala matters! leaked. The letter talked about unquestionable. During this run, can always believe that their time to please the racist and sexist campaign infighting and poor staff she has amassed a huge following will always be Now. And just forces of this country. treatment. Now this ex-staffer is of African American women and a like Kamala, they can prepare for Editor's Note: This editorial It seems his-tory keeps working for billionaire Presidential huge following of young women. greatness, then jump in the freedom was published in Sun- repeating Himself. candidate Mike Bloomberg. Wink, She will play an important role in fight, and throw their punches for a Reporter in December 2019

Sun-Reporter Publisher Amelia Ashley-Ward with Senator Harris at Sun-Reporter 75th Anniversary celebration May 9, 2019 PAGE 9 • SUN-REPORTER • SPECIAL EDITION • THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020 SUN-REPORTER • SPECIAL EDITION • THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020 • PAGE 10

Congratulations to Senator Kamala Harris, our Vice-Presidential Nominee!

The First Black and South-Asian American Woman on a Major-Party Ticket!

You have made history and made us all proud!

Noelle Bonner, CEO of Bonner Communications PAGE 11 • SUN-REPORTER • SPECIAL EDITION • THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020 "Kamala Harris For The People"

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Harris with Alameda Superior Court Judge Gloria Rhynes U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Lee with Senator Harris

Businesswoman Shonda Scott with Harris Attorney General Harris with SF Mayor Gavin Newsom and Former SF Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr.

SF Superior Court Judge Teri Jackson SF Police Chief Heather Fong, District Attorney Kamala Harris and with District Attorney Harris SF Fire Chief Joanne Hayes White SUN-REPORTER • SPECIAL EDITION • THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020 • PAGE 12 "Kamala Harris For The People"

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Attorney General Harris gives oath of office to SF Supervisor London Breed Harris with Attorneys Carl and Jane Williams

Former Macy's boss Louis Meunier and wife Susan with District Attorney Harris

Cap and button from 2020 Presidential bid Leona Bridges with Harris PAGE 13 • SUN-REPORTER • SPECIAL EDITION • THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020 "Kamala Harris For The People"

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Pacific, Gas and Electric Community Relations Family members stepson Cole, husband Attorney Doug Emhoff, Chief Jimi Harris with Harris Harris and stepdaughter Ella.

Educator Virginia Marshall with Harris Businesswoman Linda Crayton, Harris, Saundra Andrews and Attorney Maya Harris

SF Mayor's Communications Aide Evan Carlton Ward with Comcast Executive Ken Maxey shares the historic moment with his infant daughter, Maya Democratic VP candidate Harris SUN-REPORTER • SPECIAL EDITION • THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020 • PAGE 14

Congratulations Kamala! We love the sound of Madam Vice President added to your list of firsts

First Born to First Woman San Francisco Dr. Shyamala Harris District Attorney

First African-American First South Asian American San Francisco California Attorney General District Attorney

First Woman California First Woman California Attorney General Attorney General

First South Asian First African-American Woman American U.S. Senator California U.S. Senator

First Major Party African-American First South Asian American Vice President Nominee U.S. Vice President Nominee

Honorable Kamala Harris 2020 Democratic Vice President Candidate PAGE 15 • SUN-REPORTER • SPECIAL EDITION • THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020 Historic Firsts Shirley Chisholm First Woman U.S. Presidential Candidate

Kamala Harris First African American Major Party Vice Presidential Candidate SUN-REPORTER • SPECIAL EDITION • THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020 • PAGE 16 California’s Political Leaders Praise Biden’s Selection of U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris As Running Mate Tanu Henry | California Black “She’s smart. She thinks on “I worked closely with her and pointed out that she had attorney . If Media her feet. She has the acumen when I was in Sacramento and worked closely with his son the Democrats win, Harris to be an asset to Joe Biden and she was the District Attorney Beau, who died in 2015. olitical leaders will make history as the first in California complement him to achieve the in San Francisco. I continue to “She’s been a leader on Black and Asian woman to be are praising all the things that he stands work closely with her here in selected as a vice presidential presumptive criminal justice and marriage for,” said Cohen. Washington, D.C., as we push candidate in the United States DemocraticP Party nominee equality,” said Biden, who to reform our nation’s policing on a major political party’s Joe Biden for tapping Dezie Wood-Jones, former promised in March that he system,” said Bass. “California presidential ticket. California’s junior U.S. Vice Mayor of Oakland, is would pick a woman as is better because of her work Senator Kamala Harris to be California President of Black his running mate. “Senator Kamala Harris has as attorney general and his running mate. Women Organized for Political “She has focused like been an incredible leader and stronger because of her work Action (BWOPA), a statewide a laser on the racial an inspiration for so many “Harris selection makes me as senator. Now all Americans organization committed to disparities as a result of the of us, and I’m proud to call so optimistic. I am thrilled will benefit from her work as getting Black Women involved coronavirus,” Biden added. her a friend and mentor,” San about the conversations vice president.” in the political process. The Francisco Mayor London Breed Senator Harris will be having Harris, who was born in In a text to his supporters, group also advocates for Oakland and spent a part of wrote on Facebook. with Americans all around followed shortly by an email, issues that are priorities for her childhood in Berkeley, the country over the next 83 “I'm thrilled that Vice the former Vice President of the African American women and ended her run for President days until the presidential President Biden had the supports Black women who are United States wrote, “Joe Biden of the United States in election,” said Malia Cohen, a vision to recognize that political candidates. here. Big news: I’ve chosen December last year. member of California’s Board Senator Harris can bring the Kamala Harris as my running of Equalization and the highest “It is an excellent, courageous “Black women and women integrity, intelligence, and mate. Together, with you, we’re ranking African American and historic choice and I am of color have long been commitment to justice for all going to beat Trump.” woman constitutional proud of the Democratic Party underrepresented in elected that our country so badly needs Gov. Gavin Newsom took officer in the state. standard bearer Joe Biden on office and in November we during this difficult time,” his selection,” Wood-Jones to Twitter not long after have an opportunity to change Breed continued. “I know Cohen says she remembers said. “I know she will do an Biden’s announcement. that. Let’s get to work,” Harris how much it means to have doing a precinct walk outstanding job.” “Principled. Brilliant. tweeted about three hours leaders who reflect the people with Harris when she was Compassionate. Empathetic. before Biden’s announcement. they represent, and today I'm a campaign worker and the Biden picked Harris, 55, Honest,” wrote the governor, thinking about all those little senator was the underdog in her who launched her own bid Before she was elected who will have to appoint girls in this country that will race for San Francisco District for the presidency in January Senator in 2016, Harris someone to replace Harris if see a strong, principled woman Attorney. After Harris beat 2019, from a shortlist of served as Attorney General walk into the White House and the odds and convinced San about a half dozen women Democrats win the presidential of California for six years, know that they too can make Franciscans to elect her as the that included California’s election in November. “The beginning in 2011. Before that same journey someday.” city’s DA, Cohen said she had U.S. Congresswoman Karen Perfect choice for Biden. that, she served as District the opportunity to work with Bass (D-CA-37). Bass, who That’s Kamala Harris.” Attorney of San Francisco Harris earned her BA her again on several occasions. served as Speaker of the In the official statement from 2004 to 2011. at Howard University in At the time, Cohen was a California Assembly from announcing his selection of Harris, who is of Jamaican Washington, DC, and her member of the San Francisco 2008 to 2010, praised Harris Harris, Biden praised the and Indian descent, lives in JD at the University of Board of Supervisors. after the news broke. senator’s accomplishments Los Angeles with her husband, California, Hastings. PAGE 17 • SUN-REPORTER • SPECIAL EDITION • THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020

It is with extreme joy and excitement that we congratulate US Senator Kamala Harris

for being selected as the Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee

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By Stacy M. Brown “We are proud of you and defeated Steve Cooley in the 2010 NNPA Contributor we are with you and all of our election, according to the San Congressional Black Caucus Francisco Chronicle. nited States members,” said Leavell, speaking Senator Kamala D. Congressional Black Caucus Harris (D-Calif.) directly to Harris. Chairman Cedric Richmond (D- received the The junior United States Senator La.) praised Harris as someone who NationalU Newspaper Publishers said that she was “incredibly hasn’t taken her eyes off the prize— Association’s (NNPA) 2018 honored” to accept the award, she see’s the big picture, he said. Newsmaker of the Year particularly from Ashley-Ward “The U.S. Senate used to be a Award, during a recent and the Black Press, whom she billionaire’s club, a boy’s club, a ceremony on Capitol Hill. acknowledged as truth tellers and White man’s club,” said Richmond. guardians of information. The NNPA is a trade group that “Now we have a strong woman, a represents more than 200 Black- “This is a room full of leaders,” [strong individual in the Senate] Harris told the crowd gathered in and it’s important that our kids see owned media companies that reach Dorothy Leavell Amelia Ashley-Ward, the Rayburn House Office Building. someone that they can be like.” more than 20 million readers in print NNPAF Chair NNPA Chair and online every week. Dozens of “And, when you can connect your Harris said America that the Black community and the deal with the nation’s five largest NNPA member publishers traveled past to your present and have those is at a crossroads. Black Press rallied around Harris. mortgage institutions for improper connections remain strong, it’s to Washington, D.C. to celebrate “This is an inflection moment. “The Sun Reporter rented a cable foreclosure practices during the very empowering.” Black Press Week. It’s similar to when my parents car. We put some powerful women recent housing market crash,” The “The theme of this year’s In a powerful 12-minute met, as they were active in the leaders on that cable car with Los Angeles Times reported. Black Press Week is ‘Celebrating acceptance speech, Harris spoke of Civil Rights Movement,” Harris you,” Ashley-Ward said, speaking During a recent Judiciary 191 Years of the Black Press of the importance of unifying a nation said. “This is a moment to fight for directly to Harris. “We took you Committee hearing, Harris, America: Publishing Truth to divided by racism and classism. who we are, to fight for the spirit all over the city…you told your “criticized President Trump’s Empower,’” according to a press Harris said that it’s important behind and the principle behind the story, you were running against the proposal to arm teachers… release about the gathering. “Black to understand that “we all words from 1776 that we all should White establishment…Kamala won following the deadly school publishers, media professionals, come from somewhere and it’s be treated equal.” handily in that race and she’s been shooting in Parkland, Fla., saying civil rights leaders and lawmakers important that we remember Harris continued: “Charlottesville on a meteoric rise, since then.” it doesn’t make sense,” The Hill from across the country attend from whence we came.” made it obvious that racism is As San Francisco’s district reported. Harris also praised the annual event.” real in this country. We have attorney, Harris worked to, students who have risen up to The Black Press best represents Harris, a graduate of Howard inequities based on race, gender “reduce recidivism by offering push lawmakers to enact new the vehicle in which real and University and the University of and socio-economic standing. Let’s nonviolent, low-level drug gun safety measures. important stories can and have been California Hastings College of Law, told, Harris said. speak the truth.” trafficking defendants job training Ashley-Ward encouraged is the second African American “The Sun Reporter and all the Harris said that the country needs and other life skills education as attendees to read Harris’ woman senator in U.S. history. an alternative to jail,” according Black newspapers know that the to confront the disparities that exist biography online before adding: “My friend and fellow freedom to The Los Angeles Times. Her best way our voices can be heard in our educational system and “The real reason you are who fighter and heroine should be office reported that during the is when we use our voices to reform our criminal justice system. are is because you didn’t forget honored and I’m so proud to be first two years of the program, tell our stories instead of leaving The senator, who took office in where you came from.” here to present this award,” said “less than 10 percent of those who others to tell it,” she said. “The 2017, said she believes in America NNPA Foundation Chair and San graduated from the program were Dorothy Leavell, the chairman Black press always played a role and that Americans can do better. of the NNPA and publisher of the Francisco Sun Reporter publisher reoffenders — compared to 53 in making sure that our community “I can’t think of a moment Crusader Newspapers in Chicago Amelia Ashley-Ward. percent of drug offenders statewide has something it can trust.” in time when it’s been more and Gary, Ind., called 2018 “the Ashley-Ward said that she who returned to prison or jail within Harris, raised in Oakland, Calif., important than ever to year of the woman.” remembered when Senator Harris two years of release.” made history when she became, support the Black Press,” said was campaigning to become the As California’s Attorney Leavell said that to honor Harris “the first woman, the first African Harris. “Especially, in the district attorney in San Francisco, General, Harris, “joined other as the Newsmaker of the Year was American and first Indian American face of powerful voices trying more than a decade ago. When the state attorneys general in brokering just another one of the perks of in California history to be elected to sow hate and dissension race got tough, Ashley-Ward said a $25-billion nationwide settlement being the chairman of the NNPA. state attorney general,” when she in this country.” SUN-REPORTER • SPECIAL EDITION • THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020 • PAGE 20 Haynes to bring what Bryan Stevenson from prison. I’m just saying, as Commander-in-Chief even climate change but to end Continued from page 6 labels “Just Mercy” to a broken brothers, Kamala is our sister; though he believes Putin over environmental racism. Let’s many others for changing the system by developing programs and we must ensure that racists his own intelligence agencies make them end the crisis of game in fighting crime and to preclude people, especially and misogynists, from the when asked about the hacking mass evictions. Let’s make violence by being smart on of our elections by Russia? I the disadvantaged, from White House to anyone who them create a political culture crime, but he learned from going to prison while offering may step in your house receives haven’t even brought up how he that, both, acknowledges Kamala Harris. Niki Solis, who returning citizens a chance to a clap back if they come for referred to white supremacists systemic racism, and begins is chair of the San Francisco reset and rebuild their lives in her with sexist attacks and as “fine people,” but equates to dismantle it. My people, let’s Public Defender’s Office their communities. pejorative descriptions. Black Black Lives Matter peaceful vote for Biden-Harris and make Racial Justice Committee and And now a word to my strong women have always shown protesters with anarchists and them a transformational ticket was often on the opposing Black brothers. We need to up for us at the scene of the terrorists. If you have decided that puts an end to poverty and side of cases says that Kamala “show up at the scene of the crime; now we must show not to vote in this election you Harris was the most progressive bridges the wealth gap. It’s crime” when we see or hear up for our sister, Kamala. I have fallen for the banana in the time to reconstruct America district attorney in California. our sister, Kamala, is being already know that she has the tailpipe and the consequences and our sister Kamala has what Our sister, Kamala, established attacked by sexism and racism. grace and gravitas, sagacity will be disastrous. Voter it takes. Our sister, Kamala, has a “Back on Track” program to Kamala is a SISTAH and she is and spirit to rise above the suppression, Russian hacking equip and empower returning our sister. She has always self- petty nastiness of the sexist and the treachery of Trump are spoken of building a “coalition citizens for life after prison. identified as a Black woman. in chief and his minions in conspiring to steal this election. of conscience.” Let’s join Our sister, Kamala, stopped Let’s be delivered from the the media, but they should all I refuse to fall for the banana in the coalition of conscience the practice of prosecuting poison of white supremacy know that we have too much the tailpipe and not resist. The and be the ones to always self-respect to allow anyone plane of our democracy must young girls for prostitution and that has created an anti- prick the conscience to “do shifted the perspective of the to come for our sister, Kamala be rescued from this tailspin. Black mindset amongst us justice, love mercy and walk public to see them as victims without making sure that they I’ve decided to help pull the that causes us to question her humbly with God.” needing treatment for trauma Blackness. Our sister, Kamala, experience “consequences plane out of the tailspin and This election is too crucial as opposed to criminals who is rooted in her Blackness and repercussions.” then hold the Biden-Harris for us to fall for the banana in need to be thrown away to the but she has always refused to In conclusion, we don’t have administration accountable. the tailpipe, especially when prison industrial complex. Our allow white supremacy and the luxury of sitting out this Did you see the power flex we have the opportunity to sister, Kamala, formalized a male patriarchy to restrict her election. I’ve heard too many by our community as Vice court for young adults charged because of her Blackness. She say “I just can’t vote for Biden- President Biden was making up elect Kamala Harris. Her name with felonies so they could is our sister and as a senator Harris…” They have fallen his mind? Our community lifted means lotus. Lotus flowers are avoid conviction and receive a she sponsored legislation to for the banana in the tailpipe. up our voices and insisted that known for blossoming in mud. second chance. She refused to establish the Commission on So, you are going to sit this a Black woman be selected as Our sister, Kamala, has what it seek the death penalty because the Social Status of Black Men one out because you are upset his Vice-Presidential nominee. takes to blossom in the mud of she knows Black and Brown and Boys. This Commission about Biden-Harris, but you My people, we’ve got the our current crisis and usher us people are disproportionately will investigate/provide have nothing to say about the juice. We’ve got the power into a new day of “liberty and sentenced to death. I could recommendations to deal with “billionaire” who hides his tax to make America better. Our justice for all.” give you more “receipts” civil rights violations affecting returns? You are mute about sister, Kamala, is one of us. that spotlight her progressive Black males and study the the “virologist” and stable Let’s use our juice to elect efforts to reform a system disparities we experience in genius who knows more than this historic presidential ticket Peace and Power, that Michelle Alexander calls education, criminal justice, Dr. Fauci but hides his college and then let’s push them to Frederick “The New Jim Crow” that healthcare, employment, and grades and spoke of injecting make history. Let’s push the Douglass Haynes, III continues to put our community violence. Our sister, Kamala, oneself with Lysol to get rid Biden-Harris administration Senior Pastor, Friendship- in what Paul Butler calls a has sponsored legislation to of the Coronavirus? You’re to repeal the crime bill. Let’s West Baptist Church “Chokehold” but suffice it to end discrimination in public cool with the current occupant hold them accountable and say that Kamala Harris sought housing for offenders released of the White House serving push them to not only fight Dallas, TX PAGE 21 • SUN-REPORTER • SPECIAL EDITION • THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020 SUN-REPORTER • SPECIAL EDITION • THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020 • PAGE 22 PAGE 23 • SUN-REPORTER • SPECIAL EDITION • THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020 The Historic Speech

Full Text of Senator Kamala who had come from Jamaica compassionate about the struggles our challenges, and celebrate our better and deserve so much more. Harris’ Speech accepting the to study economics. of all people. To believe public triumphs—together. We must elect a president who Democratic Party Nomination for They fell in love in that most service is a noble cause and the fight Today... that country feels distant. will bring something different, Vice President of the United States for justice is a shared responsibility. American way—while marching Donald Trump’s failure something better, and do the together for justice in the civil That led me to become a lawyer, a of leadership has cost important work. A president who Greetings America. rights movement of the 1960s. District Attorney, Attorney General, lives and livelihoods. will bring all of us together— and a United States Senator. Black, White, Latino, Asian, It is truly an honor to be In the streets of Oakland and If you’re a parent struggling Berkeley, I got a stroller’s-eye view Indigenous—to achieve the future speaking with you. with your child’s remote learning, we collectively want. of people getting into what the great And at every step of the way, or you’re a teacher struggling on That I am here tonight is a John Lewis called “good trouble.” We must elect Joe Biden. testament to the dedication of I’ve been guided by the words the other side of that screen, you generations before me. Women When I was 5, my parents split I spoke from the first time I know that what we’re doing right I knew Joe as Vice President. I and men who believed so fiercely and my mother raised us mostly stood in a courtroom: Kamala now isn’t working. knew Joe on the campaign trail. in the promise of equality, liberty, on her own. Like so many mothers, Harris, For the People. And we are a nation that’s But I first got to know Joe as the father of my friend. and justice for all. she worked around the clock to I’ve fought for children, and grieving. Grieving the loss of make it work—packing lunches life, the loss of jobs, the loss of This week marks the 100th survivors of sexual assault. I’ve Joe’s son, Beau, and I served as before we woke up— and paying opportunities, the loss of normalcy. anniversary of the passage of the fought against transnational gangs. Attorneys General of our states, bills after we went to bed. Helping And yes, the loss of certainty. 19th amendment. And we celebrate I took on the biggest banks, and Delaware and California. During us with homework at the kitchen the women who fought for that right. helped take down one of the biggest And while this virus touches us the Great Recession, we spoke table—and shuttling us to church for-profit colleges. all, let’s be honest, it is not an equal on the phone nearly every day, Yet so many of the Black women for choir practice. opportunity offender. Black, Latino working together to win back who helped secure that victory were I know a predator when I see one. She made it look easy, though I and Indigenous people are suffering billions of dollars for homeowners still prohibited from voting, long My mother taught me that service know it never was. and dying disproportionately. from the big banks that foreclosed after its ratification. to others gives life purpose and on people’s homes. My mother instilled in my sister, But they were undeterred. meaning. And oh, how I wish she Maya, and me the values that would were here tonight but I know she’s This is not a coincidence. It is the Without fanfare or recognition, chart the course of our lives. looking down on me from above. I effect of structural racism. And Beau and I would talk they organized, testified, rallied, She raised us to be proud, keep thinking about that 25-year- about his family. marched, and fought—not just for Of inequities in education and strong Black women. And she old Indian woman—all of five feet their vote, but for a seat at the table. technology, health care and housing, How, as a single father, Joe raised us to know and be proud of tall—who gave birth to me at Kaiser These women and the generations job security and transportation. would spend 4 hours every day our Indian heritage. Hospital in Oakland, California. riding the train back and forth from that followed worked to make The injustice in reproductive and She taught us to put family first— On that day, she probably could Wilmington to Washington. Beau democracy and opportunity real in maternal health care. In the excessive the family you’re born into and the have never imagined that I would and Hunter got to have breakfast the lives of all of us who followed. use of force by police. And in our family you choose. be standing before you now every morning with their dad. They They paved the way for the broader criminal justice system. speaking these words: I accept went to sleep every night with the trailblazing leadership of Barack Family, is my husband Doug, who your nomination for Vice President This virus has no eyes, and yet sound of his voice reading bedtime Obama and Hillary Clinton. I met on a blind date set up by my it knows exactly how we see each stories. And while they endured an best friend. Family is our beautiful of the United States of America. And these women inspired us to other—and how we treat each other. unspeakable loss, these two little children, Cole and Ella, who as I do so, committed to the values pick up the torch, and fight on. boys Always knew that they were you just heard, call me Momala. she taught me. To the Word that And let’s be clear—there is deeply, unconditionally loved. Women like Mary Church Terrell Family is my sister. Family is my teaches me to walk by faith, and no vaccine for racism. We’ve and Mary McCleod Bethune. best friend, my nieces and my not by sight. And to a vision gotta do the work. And what also moved me about Fannie Lou Hamer and Diane godchildren. Family is my uncles, passed on through generations of For George Floyd. For Breonna Joe is the work he did, as he went Nash. Constance Baker Motley and my aunts—my chitthis. Family is Americans—one that Joe Biden Taylor. For the lives of too back and forth. This is the leader Shirley Chisholm. Mrs. Shelton—my second mother shares. A vision of our nation as many others to name. For our who wrote the Violence Against We’re not often taught their who lived two doors down and a Beloved Community—where children. For all of us. Women Act—and enacted the Assault Weapons Ban. Who, as stories. But as Americans, we all helped raise me. Family is my all are welcome, no matter what We’ve gotta do the work to fulfill Vice President, implemented The stand on their shoulders. beloved Alpha Kappa Alpha...our we look like, where we come that promise of equal justice under Divine 9…and my HBCU brothers from, or who we love. Recovery Act, which brought There’s another woman, whose law. Because, none of us are free... and sisters. Family is the friends I our country back from The Great name isn’t known, whose story A country where we may not until all of us are free... turned to when my mother—the Recession. He championed The isn’t shared. Another woman whose agree on every detail, but we are most important person in my life— We’re at an inflection point. Affordable Care Act, protecting shoulders I stand on. And that’s my united by the fundamental belief passed away from cancer. millions of Americans with pre- mother—Shyamala Gopalan Harris. that every human being is of infinite The constant chaos leaves us existing conditions. Who spent And even as she taught us to worth, deserving of compassion, adrift. The incompetence makes She came here from at decades promoting American keep our family at the center of our dignity and respect. us feel afraid. The callousness age 19 to pursue her dream of values and interests around the world, she also pushed us to see a makes us feel alone. curing cancer. At the University A country where we look out world, standing up with our allies world beyond ourselves. It’s a lot. of California Berkeley, she met for one another, where we rise Continued on page 24 my father, Donald Harris— She taught us to be conscious and and fall as one, where we face And here’s the thing: We can do SUN-REPORTER • SPECIAL EDITION • THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020 • PAGE 24 Harris Speech Continued from page 23 one that is strong and decent, just We see it in the doctors, the yes, taking to the streets, and also You, me, and Joe—together. and kind. One in which we all nurses, the home health care persuading our family members, and standing up to our adversaries. What an awesome responsibility. can see ourselves. workers and the frontline workers rallying our friends, organizing our What an awesome privilege. Right now, we have a president who are risking their lives to save neighbors, and getting out the vote. That’s the vision that our parents So, let’s fight with conviction. who turns our tragedies into people they’ve never met. and grandparents fought for. The And we’ve shown that, when we Let’s fight with hope. Let’s fight political weapons. vision that made my own life We see it in the teachers and truck vote, we expand access to health with confidence in ourselves, and Joe will be a president who turns possible. The vision that makes drivers, the factory workers and care, expand access to the ballot a commitment to each other. To the our challenges into purpose. the American promise—for all its farmers, the postal workers and box, and ensure that more working America we know is possible. The the Poll workers, all putting their Joe will bring us together to build complexities and imperfections—a families can make a decent living. America, we love. own safety on the line to help us an economy that doesn’t leave promise worth fighting for. I’m inspired by a new generation Years from now, this moment will get through this pandemic. anyone behind. Where a good- Make no mistake, the road ahead of leadership. You are pushing have passed. And our children and paying job is the floor, not the ceiling. And we see it in so many of you our grandchildren will look in our will not be not easy. We will us to realize the ideals of our who are working, not just to get us eyes and ask us: Where were you Joe will bring us together to end stumble. We may fall short. But nation, pushing us to live the values through our current crises, but to when the stakes were so high? this pandemic and make sure that I pledge to you that we will act we share: decency and fairness, somewhere better. we are prepared for the next one. boldly and deal with our challenges justice and love. They will ask us, what was it like? There’s something happening, all Joe will bring us together to honestly. We will speak truths. And You are the patriots who remind And we will tell them. We will tell across the country. squarely face and dismantle we will act with the same faith in us that to love our country is to fight them, not just how we felt. racial injustice, furthering the you that we ask you to place in us. It’s not about Joe or me. for the ideals of our country. We will tell them what we did. work of generations. We believe that our country—all It’s about you. In this election, we have a chance Thank you. God bless you. Joe and I believe that we can of us, will stand together for a better It’s about us. People of all ages to change the course of history. And God bless the United build that Beloved Community, future. We already are. and colors and creeds who are, We’re all in this fight. States of America.

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Dr. Shyamala Gopalan Harris

Kamala Harris with Mother, Dr. Shyamala Gopalan Harris and sister Maya Harris