*Donald Trump is facing criticism over remarks about Vice President Kamala Harris attending an event for Sigma Gamma Rho, a Black sorority within the Divine Nine.
“She went actually, to a party,” said Trump in an interview with radio host Hugh Hewitt. “And you know that she went to a sorority, sorority party and a very unimportant one. They have them numerous times during the year. It’s a shame.”
As The Hill reports, Harris, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) sorority, attended the boulés of both AKA and Sigma Gamma Rho in July. These sororities are part of the Divine Nine, a coalition of nine historically Black fraternities and sororities. “Diving Nine boulés hold a deep sense of significance for members. The events often include keynote speakers, workshops and networking events,” the outlet writes.
Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright suggested that Trump’s remarks reveal a lack of awareness about the history of the Divine Nine
“This is not the first time that we bear witness to Donald Trump’s racism not having boundaries,” said Seawright.
“Clearly, he has no acknowledgement of the history the Divine Nine has played to not only shaping the African American community, but shaping his country, and certainly the blatant continued disrespect of Black women shows his disconnect with the realities of what this country is all about,” Seawright added.
Seawright said, “… when you criticize one, you criticize all,” adding “and I don’t think he understands the historical power that comes along with the designer.”
“I’m not surprised by Trump’s inaccurate comment,” said Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.), an active member of Sigma Gamma Rho, per The Hill.
“As a proud member of the Divine Nine, Sigma Gamma Rho instilled in me the values of leadership and public service — both of which Trump severely lacks,” Kelly continued. “Trump should really stop blundering his campaign because he just gave Black women yet another reason to defeat him in November and elect our sister Kamala Harris.”
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