by Christopher Bucktin, US Editor Stood barely a few feet away as Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance raising the roof on the opening night of the Democratic National Convention, the energy in the arena was palpable. As a veteran of party conventions, this seemed more than just a political event but a powerful moment of reckoning, a night dedicated to women's strength and leadership. If the polls are correct, Harris is on the brink of making history as the first female president of the United States.
And judging by the first night’s speakers, it was made clear that November 5’s election is the moment America’s glass ceiling may finally be broken. The line-up of speakers was a testament to the diversity and resilience of the States' women. Hillary Clinton, the woman who came so close to shattering that ceiling herself, took the stage with fire and determination that has defined her career.
"We’re so close to breaking through, once and for all,” Clinton said of the glass ceiling. "When a barrier falls for one of us, it clears the way for all of us." Her words were sharp, reminding voters of the dangers of complacency, especially when it comes to Donald Trump .
None of the women who spoke held back. Many highlighted the fact that Trump has been found liable in a civil court for sexually assaulting a woman, a convicted fraudster and man who has taken credit for the attack on women’s freedoms by robbing them of abortion rights. One of the night's most powerful mom.