Nikole Hannah-Jones Wins Pulitzer Prize
Nikole Hannah-Jones wins award for “a sweeping, provocative and personal essay for the ground-breaking 1619 Project, which seeks to place the enslavement of Africans at the center of America’s story, prompting public conversation about the nation’s founding and evolution.”
On November 7, 2020, Kamala Harris was elected as the 49th Vice President of the United States, making history as the first woman, as well as the first Black and South Asian American, to hold the office.
Prior to her vice presidency, Harris served as the District Attorney of San Francisco, Attorney General of California, and U.S. Senator from California.
Her election marked a significant milestone in American history, breaking multiple barriers and setting a precedent for future generations.
In October 2020, Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court just days before the presidential election, replacing the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Barrett’s rulings have frequently prioritized conservative ideologies over protections for marginalized communities, including limiting access to abortion, undermining affirmative action, and supporting restrictions on LGBTQ+ rights. Her appointment marked a significant shift in the Court’s trajectory, sparking fears of a rollback on civil and human rights and signaling a backlash against recent progress in social justice.
These appointments underscore a deliberate shift toward a conservative judiciary, raising alarms about the long-term consequences for equality and justice in America.