This is a word, a podcast from Slate. I'm your host, Jason Johnson.

The election was a disappointment for black voters, people who care about democracy and most of the rest of the world,

and a relatively decisive loss for Vice President Harris.

But there were winners among the African American candidates and a new class of black women leaders are poised to make their mark on politics

heading forward.

We do need to find the next Democratic nominee.

It's overdue, and I really want the Democrats to round together to get it together.

The new generation in Congress and beyond.

Coming up on a word with me, Jason Johnson. Stay with us.

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