EXCLUSIVE: Celebrate Black History Month With Historic Photo Of VP Kamala Harris And Black White House Staffers
As the country commemorates the powerful contributions of Black Americans to our culture and history, the White House is also taking steps to recognize those who are presently making significant inroads in various ways. This February, Vice President Kamala Harris and several Black staffers stood together in solidarity as present day change makers.
Earlier this week, in honor of National Black History Month, the White House confirmed its commitment to advancing equity, racial justice, and opportunity for Black Americans as part of America’s founding promise. This includes the first Black Secretary of Defense, the first Black woman to head the Office of Management and Budget, the first Black man to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, the first Black woman to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development in more than 40 years, the first Black chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisors, a Black Ambassador representing America at the United Nations, and our very first Black and South Asian Vice President.
“President Biden and Vice President Harris promised an administration that looks like America and they have fulfilled that promise," said Erica Loewe, White House Director of African American Media in a statement to BET.com. "Since day one, the Biden-Harris Administration has valued diversity, empowered Black voices and taken a whole-of-government approach to advancing racial equity. The leaders in this photo and many more work daily to enhance the lives of Black families across the nation.”
“Across the generations, countless Black Americans have demonstrated profound moral courage and resilience to help shape our Nation for the better," reads the statement issued by President Joe Biden.
"Today, Black Americans lead industries and movements for change, serve our communities and our Nation at every level, and advance every field across the board, including arts and sciences, business and law, health and education, and many more. In the face of wounds and obstacles older than our Nation itself, Black Americans can be seen in every part of our society today, strengthening and uplifting all of America.”
