There is an organizing powerhouse with a proven record behind VP Kamala Harris beyond the Democratic Party. The Divine Nine. Harris is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, one of nine sororities and fraternities that serve as a lifeline for Black students on college campuses and beyond. On this episode of What The Vote? reporter Aaron Bush looks at the historical and societal forces that bring Black students together in collegiate settings, and how those forces could be a motivating factor this election.

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