Kamala Harris' selection as VP resonates with Black women

China Cochran met Kamala Harris at a campaign event in Detroit last year and was swept away by her ambition, charisma and leadership. It represented a full-circle moment for Black women, who for generations have fought for their voices to be heard and political aspirations recognized. “It tells Black girls that they can be president,” said Cochran, who recently ran for state representative in Michigan.