It’s a different kind of post-election party.
“I reserved a room at the Minneapolis Club and I’m inviting 100 of my best friends,” said Sheletta Brundidge , whose company, ShelettaMakesMeLaugh.com is hosting “A Brunch for Black Women” on Saturday morning, Nov. 9.
The difference is that this group is not celebrating the results of the election. Instead, they’ll process disappointment, sadness, anger, rejection and a whole host of other feelings Black women are experiencing.
“Kamala’s success was our success,” said Brundidge. “When she got rejected, we got rejected. It’s a source of sorrow and a lot of us are having a difficult time picking up the pieces.”
ShelettaMakesMeLaugh.com is a multimedia podcasting platform, promotions and production company that highlights issues important to Black folks. Brundidge says the brunch is for Black women who could use a pick-me-up. “It’s a way for us to connect and engage about our shared experience,” Brundidge said. “I’m not saying white women didn’t feel this loss, but we feel it differently.”