To many people it’s a giant leap forward for womankind. But to others, the historic election of the nation’s first female and woman of color to be vice president is a long-overdue step, and a reminder of how much more of the road still lies ahead.
New York marketing executive Wendy Salz is one of several women who spoke with NPR four years ago, after Hillary Clinton lost her bid to become the nation’s first female president. When this year’s race was called for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, she was so overjoyed, she screamed, sobbed and cheered.
“My God. How fabulous is that,” she exclaimed, a little calmer, but still thrilled, days later. Harris’ election, she said, “is reinforcing the ability to dream and to achieve in the next coming generations.”
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