By KENYA HUNTER, Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — As she checked into a recent flight to Mexico for vacation, Teja Smith chuckled at the idea of joining another Women’s March on Washington . As a Black woman, she just couldn’t see herself helping to replicate the largest act of resistance against then-President Donald Trump’s first term in January 2017. Even in an election this year where Trump questioned his opponent’s race , held rallies featuring racist insults and falsely claimed Black migrants in Ohio were eating residents’ pets , he didn’t just win a second term. He became the first Republican in two decades to clinch the popular vote, although by a small margin. “It’s like the people have spoken and this is what America looks like,” said Smith, the Los Angeles-based founder of the advocacy social media agency, Get Social. “And there’s not too much more fighting that you’re going to be able to do without losing your own sanity.” After Trump was declared the winner over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris , many politically engaged Black women said they were so dismayed by the outcome that they were reassessing — but not completely abandoning — their enthusiasm for electoral politics and movement organizing. Black women often carry much of the work of getting out the vote in their communities. They had vigorously supported the historic candidacy of Harris, who would have been the first woman of Black and South Asian descent to win the presidency. Harris’ loss spurred a wave of Black women across social media resolving to prioritize themselves, before giving so much to a country that over and over has shown its indifference to their concerns. AP VoteCast , a survey of more than 120,000 voters, found that 6 in 10 Black women said the future of democracy in the United States was the single most important factor for their vote this year, a higher share than for other demographic groups. But now, with Trump set to return to office in two months, some Black women are renewing calls to emphasize rest, focus on mental health and become more selective about what fight they lend their organizing power to. “America is going to have to save herself,” said LaTosha Brown, the co-founder of the national voting rights group Black Voters Matter. She compared Black women’s presence in social justice movements as “core strategists and core organizers” to the North Star, known as the most consistent and dependable star in the galaxy because of its seemingly fixed position in the sky. People can rely on Black women to lead change, Brown said, but the next four years will look different. “That’s not a herculean task that’s for us. We don’t want that title. ... I have no goals to be a martyr for a nation that cares nothing about me,” she said. AP VoteCast paints a clear picture of Black women’s concerns. Black female voters were most likely to say that democracy was the single most important factor for their vote, compared to other motivators such as high prices or abortion. More than 7 in 10 Black female voters said they were “very concerned” that electing Trump would lead the nation toward authoritarianism, while only about 2 in 10 said this about Harris. About 9 in 10 Black female voters supported Harris in 2024, according to AP VoteCast, similar to the share that backed Democrat Joe Biden in 2020. Trump received support from more than half of white voters, who made up the vast majority of his coalition in both years. Like voters overall, Black women were most likely to say the economy and jobs were the most important issues facing the country, with about one-third saying that. But they were more likely than many other groups to say that abortion and racism were the top issues, and much less likely than other groups to say immigration was the top issue. Despite those concerns, which were well-voiced by Black women throughout the campaign, increased support from young men of color and white women helped expand Trump’s lead and secured his victory. Politically engaged Black women said they don’t plan to continue positioning themselves in the vertebrae of the “backbone” of America’s democracy. The growing movement prompting Black women to withdraw is a shift from history, where they are often present and at the forefront of political and social change. One of the earliest examples is the women’s suffrage movement that led to ratification in 1920 of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution , which gave women the right to vote. Black women, however, were prevented from voting for decades afterward because of Jim Crow-era literacy tests, poll taxes and laws that blocked the grandchildren of slaves from voting. Most Black women couldn’t vote until the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Black women were among the organizers and counted among the marchers brutalized on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Alabama, during the historic march in 1965 from Selma to Montgomery that preceded federal legislation. Decades later, Black women were prominent organizers of the Black Lives Matter movement in response to the deaths of Black Americans at the hands of police and vigilantes. In his 2024 campaign, Trump called for leveraging federal money to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs in government programs and discussions of race, gender or sexual orientation in schools. His rhetoric on immigration, including false claims that Black Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were eating cats and dogs, drove support for his plan to deport millions of people . Tenita Taylor, a Black resident of Atlanta who supported Trump this year, said she was initially excited about Harris’ candidacy. But after thinking about how high her grocery bills have been, she feels that voting for Trump in hopes of finally getting lower prices was a form of self-prioritization. “People say, ‘Well, that’s selfish, it was gonna be better for the greater good,”’ she said. “I’m a mother of five kids. ... The things that (Democrats) do either affect the rich or the poor.” Some of Trump’s plans affect people in Olivia Gordon’s immediate community, which is why she struggled to get behind the “Black women rest” wave. Gordon, a New York-based lawyer who supported the Party for Socialism and Liberation’s presidential nominee, Claudia de la Cruz, worries about who may be left behind if the 92% of Black women voters who backed Harris simply stopped advocating. “We’re talking millions of Black women here. If millions of Black women take a step back, it absolutely leaves holes, but for other Black women,” she said. “I think we sometimes are in the bubble of if it’s not in your immediate circle, maybe it doesn’t apply to you. And I truly implore people to understand that it does.” Nicole Lewis, an Alabama-based therapist who specializes in treating Black women’s stress, said she’s aware that Black women withdrawing from social impact movements could have a fallout. But she also hopes that it forces a reckoning for the nation to understand the consequences of not standing in solidarity with Black women. “It could impact things negatively because there isn’t that voice from the most empathetic group,” she said. “I also think it’s going to give other groups an opportunity to step up. ... My hope is that they do show up for themselves and everyone else.” Brown said a reckoning might be exactly what the country needs, but it’s a reckoning for everyone else. Black women, she said, did their job when they supported Harris in droves in hopes they could thwart the massive changes expected under Trump. “This ain’t our reckoning,” she said. “I don’t feel no guilt.” AP polling editor Amelia Thomson DeVeaux and Associated Press writer Linley Sanders in Washington contributed to this report. The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.
Five Below, Inc. FIVE reported its third-quarter results after Wednesday's closing bell. Here's a look at the details from the report. The Details: Five Below reported quarterly earnings of 42 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 17 cents. Quarterly revenue clocked in at $843.71 million, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $798.58 million and is an increase over sales of $736.4 million from the same period last year. Five Below said comparable sales increased by 0.6% and the company opened 82 new stores and ended the quarter with 1,749 stores in 44 states. The company also announced the appointment of Winnie Park as CEO and a member of its board of directors, effective Dec. 16, 2024. Read Next: UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Fatally Shot Outside NYC Hotel “We are pleased to report third-quarter results that exceeded our outlook. We delivered stronger performance across a broader group of our merchandise worlds compared to the second quarter and improved our operational execution. We were encouraged to see the positive results from the initiatives we undertook to add newness and deliver value in key categories,” said Ken Bull , Interim CEO and COO of Five Below. “We opened a record 82 new stores during this period with new store performance also surpassing our expectations. Our merchant and operational teams across the organization are focused on our key priorities of product, value and store experience, and I want to thank them for their efforts in delivering these results,” Bull added. Outlook: Five Below sees fourth-quarter earnings of between $3.23 and $3.41 per share, versus the $3.33 estimate, and revenue between $1.35 billion and $1.38 billion, versus the $1.36 billion estimate. The company sees fiscal 2024 earnings between $4.78 and $4.96 per share, versus the $4.61 estimate, and revenue between $3.84 billion and $3.87 billion, versus the $3.8 billion estimate. FIVE Price Action: According to Benzinga Pro , Five Below shares are up 10.51% after-hours at $116.25 at the time of publication Wednesday. Read More: Art Cashin’s Lessons: Cuban Crisis Trades To Timeless Wall Street Wit Photo: Mike Mozart from Wikimedia Commons © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Justin Tucker's erratic season isn't getting any better, and it's hurting Baltimore's outlook
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After Trump’s win, Black women are rethinking their role as America’s reliable political organizersSome quotations from Jimmy Carter: We have a tendency to exalt ourselves and to dwell on the weaknesses and mistakes of others. I have come to realize that in every person there is something fine and pure and noble, along with a desire for self-fulfillment. Political and religious leaders must attempt to provide a society within which these human attributes can be nurtured and enhanced. — from 1975 book “Why Not the Best?” Our government can express the highest common ideals of human beings — if we demand of government true standards of excellence. At this Bicentennial time of introspection and concern, we must demand such standards. — “Why Not the Best?” I am a Southerner and an American, I am a farmer, an engineer, a father and husband, a Christian, a politician and former governor, a planner, a businessman, a nuclear physicist, a naval officer, a canoeist, and among other things a lover of Bob Dylan’s songs and Dylan Thomas’s poetry. — “Why Not the Best?” Christ said, “I tell you that anyone who looks on a woman with lust has in his heart already committed adultery.” I’ve looked on a lot of women with lust. I’ve committed adultery in my heart many times. This is something that God recognizes I will do — and I have done it — and God forgives me for it. But that doesn’t mean that I condemn someone who not only looks on a woman with lust but who leaves his wife and shacks up with somebody out of wedlock. — Interview, November 1976 Playboy. This inauguration ceremony marks a new beginning, a new dedication within our Government, and a new spirit among us all. A President may sense and proclaim that new spirit, but only a people can provide it. — Inaugural address, January 1977. It’s clear that the true problems of our nation are much deeper — deeper than gasoline lines or energy shortages, deeper even than inflation and recession. ... All the legislation in the world can’t fix what’s wrong with America. ... It is a crisis of confidence. — So-called “malaise” speech, July 1979. But we know that democracy is always an unfinished creation. Each generation must renew its foundations. Each generation must rediscover the meaning of this hallowed vision in the light of its own modern challenges. For this generation, ours, life is nuclear survival; liberty is human rights; the pursuit of happiness is a planet whose resources are devoted to the physical and spiritual nourishment of its inhabitants. — Farewell Address, January 1981. We appreciate the past. We are grateful for the present and we’re looking forward to the future with great anticipation and commitment. — October 1986, at the dedication of the Carter Presidential Library and Museum. War may sometimes be a necessary evil. But no matter how necessary, it is always an evil, never a good. We will not learn to live together in peace by killing each other’s children. — December 2002, Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech. Fundamentalists have become increasingly influential in both religion and government, and have managed to change the nuances and subtleties of historic debate into black-and-white rigidities and the personal derogation of those who dare to disagree. ... The influence of these various trends poses a threat to many of our nation’s historic customs and moral commitments, both in government and in houses of worship. — From 2005 book “Our Endangered Values.” I think that this breakthrough by Barack Obama has been remarkable. When he made his speech (on race) a few months ago in Philadelphia, I wept. I sat in front of the television and cried, because I saw that as the most enlightening and transforming analysis of racism and a potential end of it that I ever saw in my life. — August 2008, commenting on then-Sen. Barack Obama’s candidacy. I think it’s based on racism. There is an inherent feeling among many in this country that an African-American should not be president. ... No matter who he is or how much we disagree with his policies, the president should be treated with respect. — September 2009, reacting to Rep. Joe Wilson’s shout of “You lie!” during a speech to Congress by President Barack Obama. I’m still determined to outlive the last guinea worm. — 2010, on The Carter Center’s work to eradicate guinea worm disease. You know how much I raised to run against Gerald Ford? Zero. You know how much I raised to run against Ronald Reagan? Zero. You know how much will be raised this year by all presidential, Senate and House campaigns? $6 billion. That’s 6,000 millions. — September 2012, reacting to the 2010 “Citizens United” U.S. Supreme Court decision permitting unlimited third-party political spending. I have become convinced that the most serious and unaddressed worldwide challenge is the deprivation and abuse of women and girls, largely caused by a false interpretation of carefully selected religious texts and a growing tolerance of violence and warfare, unfortunately following the example set during my lifetime by the United States. — From 2014 book “A Call to Action.” I don’t think there’s any doubt now that the NSA or other agencies monitor or record almost every telephone call made in the United States, including cellphones, and I presume email as well. We’ve gone a long way down the road of violating Americans’ basic civil rights, as far as privacy is concerned. — March 2014, commenting on U.S. intelligence monitoring after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks We accept self-congratulations about the wonderful 50th anniversary – which is wonderful – but we feel like Lyndon Johnson did it and we don’t have to do anything anymore. — April 2014, commenting on racial inequality during a celebration of the Civil Rights Act’s 40th anniversary. I had a very challenging question at Emory (University) the other night: “How would you describe the United States of America today in one word?” And I didn’t know what to say for a few moments, but I finally said, “Searching.” I think the country in which we live is still searching for what it ought to be, and what it can be, and I’m not sure we’re making much progress right at this moment. — October 2014 during a celebration of his 90th birthday. The life we have now is the best of all. We have an expanding and harmonious family, a rich life in our church and the Plains community, and a diversity of projects at The Carter Center that is adventurous and exciting. Rosalynn and I have visited more than 145 countries, and both of us are as active as we have ever been. We are blessed with good health and look to the future with eagerness and confidence, but are prepared for inevitable adversity when it comes. — From 2015 book, “A Full Life.”
Australian actor Ian Smith, , has filmed his last episode of the soap opera after revealing he was diagnosed with terminal cancer. or signup to continue reading cast and crew gave the 87-year-old actor a tearful farewell on his final day with the show's executive producer Jason Herbison saying Mr Smith is an "icon, a legend and ". Mr Smith, who is best known for playing Harold Bishop on the soap opera since 1987, has been diagnosed with a "very aggressive, non-fixable" lung cancer. "It isn't just my last day of , it's my last day at work," the actor said to 10 News First. "They expect me to die," he said. He has undergone rounds of immunotherapy and chemotherapy treatment for the pulmonary pleomorphic carcinoma. "I've really put my hand up just to be a guinea pig, I think, plus the fact that I don't want to die," he said. The actor said the death of his wife Gail Smith prepared him to face cancer. "I've seen so many deaths, at the age of 85 you've seen so many, I've seen some good ones and I've seen bad ones. I'm hoping I'll go the nice way." A Channel 10 spokesperson said Mr Smith had brought "joy, laughter and inspiration" to audiences around the world with his character Harold Bishop. "A cherished member of the family, Ian has been the heart and soul of the show since he first arrived on Ramsay Street in 1987," the spokesperson said. "Along with the cast and crew and all his fans from around the world, we will support Ian in any way we can during this difficult time." The final episodes featuring Harold Bishop are due to air in April 2025. Anna Houlahan reports on crime and social issues affecting regional and remote Australia in her role as national crime reporter at Australian Community Media (ACM). She was ACM’s Trainee of the Year in 2023 and, aside from reporting on crime, has travelled the country as a journalist for Explore Travel Magazine. Reach out with news or updates to anna.houlahan@austcommunitymedia.com.au Anna Houlahan reports on crime and social issues affecting regional and remote Australia in her role as national crime reporter at Australian Community Media (ACM). She was ACM’s Trainee of the Year in 2023 and, aside from reporting on crime, has travelled the country as a journalist for Explore Travel Magazine. Reach out with news or updates to anna.houlahan@austcommunitymedia.com.au Advertisement Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. We care about the protection of your data. Read our . AdvertisementWASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security is investigating Chinese online retailer Temu for possible violations of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, which could lead to a ban from selling their wares in the US, The Post has exclusively learned. Officials and intelligence experts tell The Post that the too-cheap-to-beat company plays an unfair role in the US market, spies on its mobile app users and relies on products made from slave labor to get its dirt-cheap pricing. A senior DHS official confirmed to The Post that the agency has been investigating Temu for slave-labor violations, but the Biden administration has yet to take action against the retailer. It was noticeably absent from a list of 29 Chinese companies added Friday to the US’ banned list for violating the UFPLA. Drafted and advanced under the Trump administration and signed into law by President Biden in 2021, the UFLPA outlaws the import of goods “manufactured wholly or in part with forced labor” in China, especially from Xinjiang — home to Uyghur Muslims that China has placed in forced-labor camps. Companies found to have violated that provision are placed on the UFPLA entity list and barred from selling any products in the US. “[Customs and Border Protection]’s enforcement of this act is crucial to ensuring that goods entering the US are not the product of human suffering,” the agency has said. The law is one of the most forceful US responses to Beijing’s “systemic use of forced labor against Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region,” according to CBP. Launched in 2022, Temu has flooded the US and European markets with products ranging from clothing to keychains to furniture — at just a fraction of the cost. The website’s bestseller on Monday, a “luxurious faux rabbit fur throw blanket,” was listed on Temu for $12.05 — less than a third of what the same product sells for on Amazon. Kevin Hulbert, a former senior intelligence officer in the CIA’s Directorate of Operations and CEO of XK Group Business Intelligence, told The Post that Temu’s suspiciously low prices have alarmed officials for years. “It’s just incredible that those guys can make a dress, ship it halfway around the world and sell it for, you know, $8 or something, and so those put all sorts of US businesses out of business,” Hulbert said. “And then comes in a question of how do they do that?” “They do it probably by having really cheap cotton in their goods and stuff, and so that’s an issue. We shockingly allow Temu to self-certify that none of their cotton comes from the Xinjiang province, which is where slave labor’s used.” With a new presidential administration on the horizon, some national security hawks are calling on the US to take away Temu’s ability to “self-certify” that their company does not violate the UFLPA. There are advanced technologies in the intelligence sphere to prove or disprove their reliance on Xinjiang-sourced goods by testing the origin of some products, such as cloth, Hulbert said. However, it’s unclear whether DHS has used the method on items from Temu. “You can forensically test cotton and see where it’s from,” he noted. “If you’re wearing a cotton T-shirt right now, for example, I could take that cotton T-shirt off you, and I could test it forensically and tell you if that cotton was produced, grown and produced in Mississippi, Alabama, or if it was from Tajikistan, or if it was from China — or if it was specifically from the Xinjiang province in China.” “So that capability’s out there,” he added. The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party in June 2023 called on the federal government to investigate the CCP-linked company in a report that alleged Temu’s business model allows the company to avoid responsibility in complying with the UFPLA unless businesses can prove the items were made without forced labor. “American consumers should know that there is an extremely high risk that Temu’s supply chains are contaminated with forced labor,” the report said. There are also cyber security risks with users of Temu’s mobile app that raise similar concerns to that which lead to Congress’ ban on the social media platform, TikTok, which was accused of spying on its users and allowing Beijing access to the data. A senior DHS official told The Post “there’s no way I would download that to my phone.” It’s unclear whether those allegations are under investigation by the agency. The European Union last month launched a probe into Temu, including whether the company violated its Digital Services Act with practices “linked to the sale of illegal products, the potentially addictive design of the service, the systems used to recommend purchases to users, as well as data access for researchers.” Reps for Temu did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
NoneJohnson's 18 help Akron knock off Omaha 92-84Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a legislative bill package designed to strengthen protections for the personal data of consumers. According to a news release from Hochul's office, companies, offices and organizations statewide, experience higher levels of fraudulent activity involving consumer data and information during the holiday season. "With this series of bills newly signed by the Governor, New York continues its commitment to protecting consumer data and safety both online and offline from dangerous activity," the release stated. “New Yorkers should never have to worry about their personal information being misused or falling into the wrong hands,” Hochul said. “With this legislative package, we are taking bold action to hold companies accountable, strengthen protections, and give consumers the transparency and security they need and deserve. My administration will continue to lead the fight to protect privacy, combat fraud, and ensure every New Yorker can live and work with confidence in an increasingly digital world.” One piece of legislation requires social media companies to post terms of service for each social media platform owned or operated by the company "in a manner reasonably designed to inform all users of the social media platform of the existence and contents of the terms of service"; and also requires social media companies to submit to the attorney general certain terms of service reports; and provides remedies for violations, according to the release. State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal said, “With white supremacy, antisemitism, islamophobia, anti-LGBTQ hatred and anti-AAPI violence all on the rise, social media companies must ensure that their platforms don’t advance disinformation and hate-fueled violence. The current social media landscape makes it too easy for bad actors to promote false claims, hate and dangerous conspiracies, too often leading to violence like January 6 and the rise in antisemitism and islamophobia we have seen in the aftermath of the October 7th terrorist attacks in Israel.” Another piece of legislation strengthens protections of medical and insurance information from identity theft. State Sen. Roxanne J. Persaud said, “By expanding the definition of identity theft to include medical and health insurance details, we are taking a crucial step forward in safeguarding New Yorkers' personal and medical information. This legislation will help ensure that the privacy and security of every New Yorker’s sensitive health data is better protected, giving people peace of mind knowing that their medical information is just as safe as their financial records.” Another bill requires better security features in devices procured by the government by directing state agencies to require procurement of personal computing goods, services and solutions meet the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework. State Sen. Kevin Thomas said, “Cyber security attacks cost business and government billions each year, we need to take all available measures to combat this growing problem. Utilizing best practices that have been adopted by the U.S. Government is an important step in protecting the data of our residents.” Another piece of legislation requires that a business provide notification of a data breach within 30 days of such breach; and includes the Department of Financial Services to the list of entities that must be notified of a data breach that affects any New York resident. State Sen. Leroy Comrie said, “This bill marks a significant step forward in protecting New Yorkers’ personal data and ensuring transparency from businesses in the event of a data breach. By requiring notification within 30 days and including the Department of Financial Services as a key entity to be informed, this law strengthens consumer protections and enhances accountability.” Yet another bill prohibits the use of social media websites for debt collection. State Sen. Kevin Parker said, “Debt collectors should not have the ability to invade the personal privacy of New Yorkers through online platforms or social media. With this law, we are protecting New Yorkers from these intrusive and inappropriate tactics, reaffirming our commitment to safeguarding their privacy in the digital age.” Assemblymember Bichotte Hermelyn said, “Social media has become the Wild West of the internet for fraudsters and bad actors to steal our money; threatening our safety and causing irreparable damage, but New York is leading the nation in fighting back by enacting sweeping online safety legislation.” Online dating services are the target of another bill, which relates to how such services handle fraudulent members; and requires certain disclosures and regulations. State Sen. James Skoufis said, “Americans lose billions each year to scams, and dating sites are often used to target those looking to connect. This new law permits online dating platforms to disclose to its users when someone they've been in contact with has been previously banned or when someone they've previously been in contact with has since been banned. Having this fuller picture can help New Yorkers make informed decisions about with whom they want to invest their time.” Assemblymember Clyde Vanel said, “The romance scam industry is a multi-billion dollar enterprise that preys on vulnerable groups, including the elderly. This legislation is an important step forward in protecting New Yorkers from these heartless schemes by ensuring that online dating services inform New York members when they have interacted with fraudulent accounts.”
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The portfolio under consideration consists of unsecured stressed microfinance institution (MFI) loans with an aggregate outstanding principal of approximately ₹355 crore as of September 30, 2024. 5 / 6 IOL Chemicals | The company's board approved to split the company's shares in the proportion of 1 share into 5 shares. This means that for every stock investors hold in the company, it will be subdivided into 5 shares. 6 / 6 Hero MotoCorp | India’s largest two-wheeler maker extended its partnership with US-based premium motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson Motor to co-develop and manufacture a new motorcycle as well as expand the existing co-developed model - X440 - into new variants.By KENYA HUNTER, Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — As she checked into a recent flight to Mexico for vacation, Teja Smith chuckled at the idea of joining another Women’s March on Washington . As a Black woman, she just couldn’t see herself helping to replicate the largest act of resistance against then-President Donald Trump’s first term in January 2017. Even in an election this year where Trump questioned his opponent’s race , held rallies featuring racist insults and falsely claimed Black migrants in Ohio were eating residents’ pets , he didn’t just win a second term. He became the first Republican in two decades to clinch the popular vote, although by a small margin. “It’s like the people have spoken and this is what America looks like,” said Smith, the Los Angeles-based founder of the advocacy social media agency, Get Social. “And there’s not too much more fighting that you’re going to be able to do without losing your own sanity.” After Trump was declared the winner over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris , many politically engaged Black women said they were so dismayed by the outcome that they were reassessing — but not completely abandoning — their enthusiasm for electoral politics and movement organizing. Black women often carry much of the work of getting out the vote in their communities. They had vigorously supported the historic candidacy of Harris, who would have been the first woman of Black and South Asian descent to win the presidency. Harris’ loss spurred a wave of Black women across social media resolving to prioritize themselves, before giving so much to a country that over and over has shown its indifference to their concerns. AP VoteCast , a survey of more than 120,000 voters, found that 6 in 10 Black women said the future of democracy in the United States was the single most important factor for their vote this year, a higher share than for other demographic groups. But now, with Trump set to return to office in two months, some Black women are renewing calls to emphasize rest, focus on mental health and become more selective about what fight they lend their organizing power to. “America is going to have to save herself,” said LaTosha Brown, the co-founder of the national voting rights group Black Voters Matter. She compared Black women’s presence in social justice movements as “core strategists and core organizers” to the North Star, known as the most consistent and dependable star in the galaxy because of its seemingly fixed position in the sky. People can rely on Black women to lead change, Brown said, but the next four years will look different. “That’s not a herculean task that’s for us. We don’t want that title. ... I have no goals to be a martyr for a nation that cares nothing about me,” she said. AP VoteCast paints a clear picture of Black women’s concerns. Black female voters were most likely to say that democracy was the single most important factor for their vote, compared to other motivators such as high prices or abortion. More than 7 in 10 Black female voters said they were “very concerned” that electing Trump would lead the nation toward authoritarianism, while only about 2 in 10 said this about Harris. About 9 in 10 Black female voters supported Harris in 2024, according to AP VoteCast, similar to the share that backed Democrat Joe Biden in 2020. Trump received support from more than half of white voters, who made up the vast majority of his coalition in both years. Like voters overall, Black women were most likely to say the economy and jobs were the most important issues facing the country, with about one-third saying that. But they were more likely than many other groups to say that abortion and racism were the top issues, and much less likely than other groups to say immigration was the top issue. Despite those concerns, which were well-voiced by Black women throughout the campaign, increased support from young men of color and white women helped expand Trump’s lead and secured his victory. Politically engaged Black women said they don’t plan to continue positioning themselves in the vertebrae of the “backbone” of America’s democracy. The growing movement prompting Black women to withdraw is a shift from history, where they are often present and at the forefront of political and social change. One of the earliest examples is the women’s suffrage movement that led to ratification in 1920 of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution , which gave women the right to vote. Black women, however, were prevented from voting for decades afterward because of Jim Crow-era literacy tests, poll taxes and laws that blocked the grandchildren of slaves from voting. Most Black women couldn’t vote until the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Black women were among the organizers and counted among the marchers brutalized on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Alabama, during the historic march in 1965 from Selma to Montgomery that preceded federal legislation. Decades later, Black women were prominent organizers of the Black Lives Matter movement in response to the deaths of Black Americans at the hands of police and vigilantes. In his 2024 campaign, Trump called for leveraging federal money to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs in government programs and discussions of race, gender or sexual orientation in schools. His rhetoric on immigration, including false claims that Black Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were eating cats and dogs, drove support for his plan to deport millions of people . Tenita Taylor, a Black resident of Atlanta who supported Trump this year, said she was initially excited about Harris’ candidacy. But after thinking about how high her grocery bills have been, she feels that voting for Trump in hopes of finally getting lower prices was a form of self-prioritization. “People say, ‘Well, that’s selfish, it was gonna be better for the greater good,”’ she said. “I’m a mother of five kids. ... The things that (Democrats) do either affect the rich or the poor.” Some of Trump’s plans affect people in Olivia Gordon’s immediate community, which is why she struggled to get behind the “Black women rest” wave. Gordon, a New York-based lawyer who supported the Party for Socialism and Liberation’s presidential nominee, Claudia de la Cruz, worries about who may be left behind if the 92% of Black women voters who backed Harris simply stopped advocating. “We’re talking millions of Black women here. If millions of Black women take a step back, it absolutely leaves holes, but for other Black women,” she said. “I think we sometimes are in the bubble of if it’s not in your immediate circle, maybe it doesn’t apply to you. And I truly implore people to understand that it does.” Nicole Lewis, an Alabama-based therapist who specializes in treating Black women’s stress, said she’s aware that Black women withdrawing from social impact movements could have a fallout. But she also hopes that it forces a reckoning for the nation to understand the consequences of not standing in solidarity with Black women. “It could impact things negatively because there isn’t that voice from the most empathetic group,” she said. “I also think it’s going to give other groups an opportunity to step up. ... My hope is that they do show up for themselves and everyone else.” Brown said a reckoning might be exactly what the country needs, but it’s a reckoning for everyone else. Black women, she said, did their job when they supported Harris in droves in hopes they could thwart the massive changes expected under Trump. “This ain’t our reckoning,” she said. “I don’t feel no guilt.” AP polling editor Amelia Thomson DeVeaux and Associated Press writer Linley Sanders in Washington contributed to this report. The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.None