News Politics & Social Issues We Asked 3 Black Women to Illustrate What It Feels Like to Say "Madame Vice President" Kamala Harris is the first Black woman to serve as Vice President of the United States. By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Instagram Twitter InStyle's mantra is "Everybody's in," and that means anyone who finds their way to our stories should find themselves reflected in them. We prioritize bringing the right writer to every story and sometimes collaborate as a team to ensure we're including points of view across race, gender expression, body size, skin and hair type, and more. Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. For more about our team, click here. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on January 19, 2021 Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images Wednesday's inauguration marks the first time in United States history that a woman — a Black and South Asian woman, to be precise — has served as the vice president. To celebrate Vice President Kamala Harris and her glass-ceiling-shattering achievement, InStyle asked three Black women designers to create pieces in response to the question of "What does Kamala Harris becoming vice president feel like to you?" Trap Bob, Kendra Dandy, and Shae, She Is This, stepped up to create distinct and beautiful pieces reflecting the emotions and elation that come being able to say "Madame Vice President Kamala Harris." Trap Bob/Tenbeete Solomon "'We're Speaking' encompasses my feelings about Kamala Harris becoming vice president, utilizing a spin on her 'I'm speaking' reply to Mike Pence during the presidential debates," Trap Bob tells InStyle about her piece. "This to me expresses the representation this moment creates for Black women, having a position and voice to be heard, seen, and uplifted. This is truly a powerful and inspiring moment for the entire country. I am beyond proud." Kendra Dandy Shae, She Is This Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit