A mass Zoom meeting called “White Women for Kamala,” which included some of the vice president’s celebrity supporters, has been called the occasion for a social media influencer’s “woke” advice.
“White Women for Harris” drew more than 164,000 attendees — so many that the platform struggled to keep up with demand. The headliners were singer Pink and soccer star Megan Rapinoe.
One of the lesser-known speakers was social media influencer Arielle Fodor, known as “Mrs. Frazzled,” who some say asked white women to “bow down” to people of color by endorsing Harris.
“Bipoc women have called on us as white women to stand up, listen, and engage in this election season. This is a very important time and we must all use our voices and influence for the greater good.”
BIPOC is an acronym that stands for “Black, Indigenous, and Other People of Color.”
A massive Zoom meeting called “White Women For Kamala,” featuring some of the vice president’s celebrity supporters, has been called out for “woke” advice from a social media influencer. Pictured: Arielle Fodor, aka “Mrs. Frazzled”
‘White Women for Harris’ drew more than 164,000 attendees — so many that the platform struggled to keep up with demand. The headliners were singer Pink and soccer star Megan Rapinoe
“As white women, we need to use our privilege to make positive changes,” added Fodor, who primarily makes videos on Instagram and TikTok about early childhood education and the state of education.
“If you find yourself talking over someone, speaking for someone, or, God forbid, correcting them, please take a moment and let us listen instead.”
“So learn from and amplify the voices of those who have been historically marginalized and use the privilege you have to push for systemic change. As white people, we have a lot to learn and unlearn. So check your blind spots.”
Someone joked that this “could be straight out of an episode of Black Mirror,” referring to Netflix’s dystopian science fiction series.
“Liberal white people are some of the dumbest people on the planet and the fight isn’t even close,” added another.
“I can’t believe this isn’t a parody,” wrote Collin Rugg.
Fodor responded with humor, posting a video on TikTok that lasted over a minute without saying anything, so she could monetize the views.
“White Women For Kamala” is one of several Zoom calls with the vice president that focus on demographics and identity.
Organizers of Monday night’s “white dudes” Zoom event are expecting 100,000 attendees, with performances from actors including Mark Ruffalo, Sean Astin, Mark Hamill and Bradley Whitford.
Also mentioned as potential running mates for Harris have been Democratic contenders, including Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.
In the span of just a week since President Joe Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed Harris, tens of thousands of people have joined virtual rallies set up by activists and outside organizations to rally support for the vice president among specific groups, including Black women, Hispanic women, Black men, Asian Americans, Native Americans and the LGBTQ+ community.
The calls reflect how Democrats, including Biden, often appeal to voters from a variety of backgrounds to build a diverse coalition of supporters.
Biden’s 2020 victory, for example, was driven by demographics ranging from unions to conservative suburban women disillusioned with Republican Donald Trump.
“We are organizing this time because we are not going to sit around and wait for the MAGA mob to intimidate other white boys into voting for a hateful and divisive ideology,” Ross Morales Rocketto, a progressive operative who founded the group, said in a statement, referring to Trump’s “Make America Great Again” movement.
The Zoom calls were not organized by Harris’ team, but her campaign is grateful for the help and the millions of dollars in fundraising.
“Successful campaigns are driven by real, organic support,” Michael Tyler, Harris’ campaign communications director, said in a statement.
Fodor responded with a sense of humor, posting a video on TikTok that was over a minute long, without saying anything, so she could make money from the views
‘White Women For Kamala’ is one of many Zoom conversations based on demographics and identity being held for the vice president
The political networking group Win With Black Women held a Zoom meeting the same night Biden quit and saw attendance swell to more than 44,000.
Celebratory speeches were given by activists, business leaders, members of Congress and staff from the vice president’s office.
This was followed by the virtual fundraising event “Win With Black Men,” which attracted more than 53,000 attendees.
They heard several presentations, including from 27-year-old Democratic Rep. Maxwell Frost of Florida, who has been a leading advocate for Biden’s campaign among younger voters, and Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia.
Trump’s campaign has also organized different groups of supporters based on their specific backgrounds, including events in swing states like Pennsylvania and Georgia for black voters and “Latino Americans for Trump.”
Some Republicans have criticized Harris for her “diversity, equity and inclusion” policies, arguing that the vice president’s political career has been boosted by Democrats’ efforts to promote diversity.
That’s despite House Speaker Mike Johnson and other GOP leaders on Capitol Hill discouraging criticism they saw as racist and sexist, instead urging party members to focus their criticism on Harris’s political record.