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Record-Breaking Zoom Meeting Raises $2M for Kamala Harris
On Friday, a groundbreaking Zoom meeting took place, where over 164,000 white women came together to raise nearly $2 million in support of Kamala Harris, the American Vice President and a presidential contender.
The event, aptly named ‘White Women: Answer the Call,’ achieved a historic milestone by becoming the largest Zoom meeting ever held.
The virtual gathering, which united women from across the United States, featured a range of high-profile figures, including pop singer Pink and actress Connie Britton.
Both of these celebrities passionately endorsed Harris, highlighting her qualifications and the crucial need for support in her campaign.
Organized by prominent activist Shannon Watts, the event marked a significant achievement in online fundraising.
Watts noted that the Zoom call set a new record by surpassing 100,000 participants and saw grassroots contributions exceed $1 million within the first hour, eventually approaching the $2 million mark.
The sheer scale of the event led to technical difficulties on the Zoom platform, causing many attendees to switch to a YouTube livestream to continue participating.
This technical hiccup did little to dampen the enthusiasm and collective effort, showcasing the powerful impact women can have in shaping political landscapes.
One attendee reflected on the significance of the event, noting that the overwhelming turnout of 150,000 white women supporting a woman of color was a historic moment.
They expressed that the experience felt even more profound than witnessing Obama’s election, underscoring the historical importance of this collective action.
Kamala Harris, who was born on October 20, 1964, is of biracial heritage, with an Indian mother and a Jamaican father who immigrated to the United States.
Her candidacy and the support it has garnered reflect a significant moment in American politics.
The Federal Government has announced an extension of the NYSC programme. It can be noted that the NYSC camp orientation is usually for three weeks before the youths go out to gain experience, employment, and serve the country for one year.
However, the FG announced that the passing-out parade from camp will be cancelled, and corps members will now spend six weeks in camp instead of three weeks.
“The first two weeks speak to laying a foundation on civic responsibility. The next two weeks will look at career mapping, basic accounting literacy skills, business planning and access to finance. The final two weeks, we intend to have focused corps-stream-specific training aligned with the corps member’s designated stream based on his choice, academic background and skills profile.”
With the rainy season in Nigeria, many are wondering if the increase in flooding has now become the new normal. Lots of videos, clips, and complaints have literally flooded online, showing how badly roads, homes, and other places have been affected.
We were used to hearing about the rise of water on the Island since it is literally surrounded by water, but now floods are being spotted on the Mainland as well.
We may not know exactly why this is happening, but one thing is certain—we urgently need a lasting solution.
The federal government reacted to claims stating that the new tax rules will be imposed on telecommunications and petroleum products for Nigerians.
The FG released a statement to explain the process and stated that there is no intention to place taxes on telecom and petroleum products and services.
“Those recommendations do not amount to government policy and are not binding on Nigeria. Decisions on tax matters are taken through established constitutional and legislative processes and are guided by national priorities and prevailing economic realities.”
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