Several Black-led groups have launched concerted efforts to rally support for Vice President Kamala Harris as she becomes the Democratic Party's first Black woman presidential nominee. The news of President Joe Biden's decision not to run for reelection has sparked excitement among Black organizers and activists, fueling grassroots enthusiasm and fundraising initiatives.

One such group, Win With Black Women, founded in 2020, has been hosting regular Zoom calls for almost four years, drawing hundreds of attendees including prominent figures like Oprah Winfrey and Dionne Warwick. However, this past Sunday's call marked a significant milestone, with tens of thousands of viewers participating and over $2 million raised for the newly-launched Harris campaign. The success of the call also inspired a subsequent Zoom gathering led by Black men, which raised an additional $1.3 million.

The surge of support for Harris from Black voters and organizers, particularly women, is seen as a potential game-changer for Democrats in critical battleground states and down-ballot races nationwide. In Georgia, Democrats are hopeful that the change at the top of the ticket will help maintain the state's blue status. Georgia Democratic strategist Amy Morton predicts revisions in voter turnout projections, attributing the impact to Harris' presence on the ticket.

Harris has already secured commitments from enough delegates to become the presumptive nominee if they honor their commitment during voting. Having Harris as the nominee is expected to energize the Democratic Party and potentially lead to high turnout rates among voters, particularly Black women who have played a critical role in Democratic victories in Georgia.

North Carolina, another Southern battleground state with a significant Black population, hopes to replicate the energy that propelled former President Barack Obama to victory in 2008. Black voter turnout peaked in North Carolina that year, and many believe Harris could mobilize a similar level of enthusiasm.

In response to grassroots excitement for Harris, several Black groups are launching new voter mobilization efforts. Quentin James, founder of Collective PAC, an organization supporting Black candidates nationwide, expressed awe at the fundraising momentum generated during the Zoom calls and emphasized the potential for organizing thousands of supporters.

The "Divine Nine," a group consisting of nine historically Black sororities and fraternities, announced their collaboration on an unprecedented voter registration, education, and mobilization campaign. Harris, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, has garnered enthusiastic support from her fellow sorority members.

The Harris campaign is already reaping the rewards of her newfound momentum. In the 48 hours following Biden's endorsement, the campaign reported a record-breaking $126 million in donations, with a surge of 74,000 new recurring donors and 100,000 volunteers.

Although there is limited data capturing this current moment, Harris is already seeing significantly higher favorability among Black voters compared to previous polling. A CNN/SSRS poll released on Wednesday indicated that Black voters who previously favored Biden by a 70% to 23% margin over Trump now overwhelmingly support Harris at 78% to 15%.

Campaign Chair Jennifer O'Malley Dillon outlined multiple pathways to achieving the necessary 270 electoral votes, thanks to Harris' broad support among various voter groups, including Black, Latino, and women voters.

As the campaign progresses, it remains to be seen how Harris' historic candidacy will continue to inspire and galvanize support within the Democratic Party and among Black communities across the country.