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.

Welcome to a word of podcast about race and politics and everything else.

I'm your host, Jason Johnson.

It's more than a week after Election Day.

And many African Americans are still coming to terms with the loss of Vice President Kamala Harris.

Still others are planning strategies to endure the next four years and longer and forge a path to the future, despite a government led by people who are actively hostile to African Americans.

There were some notable winners, however, amongst black political candidates and the led by people who are actively hostile to African Americans.

There were some notable winners, however, amongst black political candidates in the House,

the Senate, and other key races across the country.

So who are these new leaders?

And what's the top of their agenda looking ahead to 2025?

Joining to talk about it is Christina Correga.

She's a reporter for Capital B News, a site focused on issues affecting the African-American community.

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