CurrentReport Blog In a groundbreaking display of digital unity and political support, more than 164,000 white women gathered online on Friday in a historic Zoom meeting dubbed “White Women: Answer the Call.” This unprecedented event, which aimed to rally support for American Vice President and presidential hopeful Kamala Harris, has become the largest Zoom meeting in history.
The event featured a lineup of notable personalities, including pop star Pink and actress Connie Britton, who delivered passionate endorsements of Harris, highlighting her qualifications and the significance of backing her campaign.
Shannon Watts, a prominent activist and the event’s organizer, proudly noted that this Zoom call was the first to ever surpass 100,000 participants. The momentum continued as grassroots donations surged past the $1 million mark within the first hour, eventually nearing an impressive $2 million.
The overwhelming response even caused technical glitches on Zoom due to the high volume of participants, prompting many attendees to switch to YouTube to continue watching the live stream.
The success of “White Women: Answer the Call” has been hailed as a powerful testament to the collective impact women can have in politics. The event underscored the critical role of women in supporting and shaping the political landscape.
“150k white women on #AnswerTheCall to support a woman of colour. There are no words to describe what I’ve been feeling the past few days. I thought seeing Obama get elected was the highlight of my life, but I was wrong. This is history,” remarked one user on X (formerly known as Twitter).
Kamala Harris, known for her biracial identity, was born to an Indian mother and a Jamaican father, both immigrants to the US. Harris was born on October 20, 1964, and has since risen to become a significant figure in American politics, inspiring many with her story and dedication.
