{"id":6134,"date":"2024-03-03T09:05:25","date_gmt":"2024-03-03T09:05:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africanamericanvoice.net\/?p=6134"},"modified":"2024-03-12T09:07:08","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T09:07:08","slug":"charlamagne-tha-god-helps-capture-dnc-chair-jaime-harrisons-inspiring-journey-in-pbs-documentary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africanamericanvoice.net\/?p=6134","title":{"rendered":"Charlamagne Tha God Helps Capture DNC Chair Jaime Harrison\u2019s Inspiring Journey in PBS Documentary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>by\u00a0<span class=\"author vcard\"><a class=\"url fn n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/author\/staceybrown\/\">Stacy M. Brown<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/democrats.org\/jaime-harrison\/\">Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0political odyssey mirrors a narrative of triumph over adversity.<\/p>\n<p>Raised by his grandparents in Orangeburg, South Carolina, as the son of a single teenage mom, Harrison knows firsthand the struggles of a family forced to choose between basic necessities. His childhood experiences included nights without heat due to power shut-offs.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these challenges, Harrison\u2019s trajectory was altered by a combination of factors \u2014 his grandparents\u2019 love, a solid public school education, and community support. These elements paved the way for him to earn a scholarship to Yale University, followed by attendance at Georgetown Law. After completing his education, Harrison returned to Orangeburg to teach at his alma mater, dedicating himself to empowering underprivileged students to pursue higher education.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-1    \">\n<div class=\"newspack_global_ad scaip-1 fixed-height\">\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-caf9af3267-0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside><\/aside>\n<aside><\/aside>\n<p>Harrison\u2019s journey continued as he served as an aide to the renowned South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn. In 2013, he achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first African American chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party, a position he held until 2017. His dedication and leadership earned him an appointment as an associate chair of the DNC by Tom Perez.<\/p>\n<p>Harrison ran a groundbreaking campaign for the U.S. Senate from South Carolina in 2020, setting a record for the most money a Senate candidate has ever raised. His national grassroots movement garnered attention, and his remarkable run against incumbent Lindsey Graham is now the focus of a documentary series, \u201cIn the Bubble with Jaime Harrison,\u201d executive produced by Charlamagne Tha God. The film will broadcast on WORLD with distribution on PBS Plus and the PBS Documentaries Prime Video Channel. The film is a co-presentation with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/usw2.nyl.as\/t1\/272\/ch5z7uza2gk0gu3xlubxu58qt\/21\/8fda5b82be006b00566579402937ba353af2b80ec2c003956e38e022215cdc22\">Black Public Media<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Charlamagne, discussing the documentary on the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mNGXtRQ-0pc\">\u00a0National Newspaper Publishers Association\u2019s \u201cLet It Be Known\u201d morning show<\/a>, emphasized the importance of showcasing positive stories from South Carolina. He praised capturing both the highs and lows of Harrison\u2019s campaign, recognizing the impact on viewers during Black History Month.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAny story coming out of South Carolina that is positive and showing Black people in a positive light, I want to tell,\u201d Charlamagne said. \u201cWhen it comes to Black America, I feel like the Black American experience started right there in Charleston, South Carolina. I can\u2019t remember what the exact number is, but it\u2019s like half of over of all enslaved Africans came through that port.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Charlamagne continued: \u201cAnd if you ask me, I feel like a lot of us were already indigenous to the land too. So, we were here. And so, I feel like so much of the Black American story starts right there in South Carolina. When you saw what Jamie was doing as far as threatening to beat Lindsey Graham. You know, that was unheard of. It was unprecedented.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-2    \">\n<div class=\"newspack_global_ad scaip-2 fixed-height\">\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-2bd992b9b0-0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>During the 20-minute discussion, Charlamagne highlighted the shared goal of upward mobility, transcending race and economic background. He underscored that resources and the ability to create them are pivotal in addressing the needs of communities, resonating with Harrison\u2019s focus on empowering disadvantaged individuals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the Bubble with Jaime\u201d chronicles Harrison\u2019s political journey and serves as a testament to the power of perseverance and the potential for change.<\/p>\n<p>Charlamagne\u2019s insight adds depth to the narrative with quotes like, \u201cI just want people to be inspired. That\u2019s what it always is for me.\u201d He expressed hope that Harrison\u2019s positive story will motivate young minds, echoing the sentiment that success should be defined beyond sports and entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>Harrison and his wife, Marie, reside in Columbia, South Carolina, where they raise their two young sons. The documentary captures a slice of history, portraying a man who, against the odds, aspires to shatter glass ceilings and make a lasting impact on his community and beyond.<\/p>\n<p><em>Visit\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/worldchannel.org\/\"><em>worldchannel.org<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-3    \">\n<div class=\"newspack_global_ad scaip-3 fixed-height\">\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-dc2e0e383b-0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div id=\"jp-relatedposts\" class=\"jp-relatedposts\">\n<div class=\"jp-relatedposts-post jp-relatedposts-post0 jp-relatedposts-post-nothumbs\" data-post-id=\"120181\" data-post-format=\"false\">Source: Published without changes from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/jaime-harrison-political-odyssey-south-carolina\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Washington Informer Newspaper<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by\u00a0Stacy M. Brown Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison\u2019s\u00a0political odyssey mirrors a narrative of triumph over adversity. 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