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Podcast: For Our Edification
Episode: 014 | On My Brain: Kamala’s Divine Shout Out
Description: During her vice presidential nomination speech, Kamala Harris gave a shout-out to the Divine Nine after mentioning her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha. Many of us were pretty excited that she took the time to do so. But why, on the biggest stage of her career and in such a critical moment, would she do such a thing?I know exactly why--identity and value. Alpha Kappa Alpha, like so many of our sororities and fraternities, probably helped her figure out who she is and how she influences those around her. Not only that, but Divine Nine organizations are...