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BumRushDaShow

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Wed Oct 30, 2024, 02:29 PM Oct 30

HU! VP Kamala Harris Chooses Howard University As Her Election Night Headquarters

Source: Black Enterprise

October 30, 2024


Kamala Harris is taking it back to the Hilltop Nov. 5. The proud Howard University Alum has chosen her alma mater as her Election Night headquarters.

NBC News confirmed the news on Oct. 29, after reports that Howard was among the final contenders for where the Democratic nominee would spend the historic evening. However, where on campus the Vice President will actually be remains unclear. A source told the news outlet that the Harriet Tubman Quadrangle, an all-girls dorm on campus, is the most likely choice.

Harris’ HBCU background, where she also pledged Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., has been highlighted throughout her campaign. Fellow Divine 9 members, a cohort of Black greek collegiate organizations, have aided in supporting Harris and mobilizing voters. Harris was deciding where to host her Election night as President Joe Biden decided to spend his in native Delaware. However, the former senator from California decided not to keep using Biden’s headquarters, choosing a location that she had her own ties to.

Harris has visited her alma mater throughout her campaign. Recently, the school’s student newspaper, The Hilltop, published a letter by Harris during its Homecoming week. In the message, she emphasized the importance of supporting institutions like Howard and other HBCus. “I recognize my time at Howard shaped me into the person I am today,” wrote Harris.

Read more: https://www.blackenterprise.com/hu-kamala-harris-chooses-howard-university-as-her-election-night-headquarters/

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HU! VP Kamala Harris Chooses Howard University As Her Election Night Headquarters (Original Post) BumRushDaShow Oct 30 OP
TY Kick! Cha Oct 30 #1
So HU's on first! flor-de-jasmim Oct 30 #2
Great place to celebrate a victory! HereForTheParty Oct 30 #3
Excellent choice. twodogsbarking Oct 30 #4
So proud of her for this choice. Just want her to beef up security at HU as I don't trust the MAGAt wingnuts. n/t iluvtennis Oct 30 #5
Good choice. I guess using Rudy Giulani's newly available Manhattan apartment would be a little too krass. SupportSanity Oct 30 #6
Nice! Hope22 Oct 30 #7
Perfect. rogue emissary Oct 30 #8
So apt!! Given how historic this election is Madame President is doing the right thing and elevating HBCUs. onetexan Oct 30 #9
Good! I was hoping this would be her choice. NBachers Oct 30 #10
Great pick Evolve Dammit Oct 30 #11
What a perfect choice! Coexist Oct 30 #12
Victory Head Quarters yankee87 Oct 30 #13
It is a perfect choice. Demsrule86 Oct 31 #16
That's what scholars do. Kid Berwyn Oct 30 #14
Cool! KPN Oct 31 #15

iluvtennis

(20,864 posts)
5. So proud of her for this choice. Just want her to beef up security at HU as I don't trust the MAGAt wingnuts. n/t
Wed Oct 30, 2024, 03:25 PM
Oct 30

SupportSanity

(1,125 posts)
6. Good choice. I guess using Rudy Giulani's newly available Manhattan apartment would be a little too krass.
Wed Oct 30, 2024, 03:35 PM
Oct 30

But the view.....!

onetexan

(13,899 posts)
9. So apt!! Given how historic this election is Madame President is doing the right thing and elevating HBCUs.
Wed Oct 30, 2024, 04:14 PM
Oct 30

Bravo

Kid Berwyn

(18,015 posts)
14. That's what scholars do.
Wed Oct 30, 2024, 11:58 PM
Oct 30

She’s thanking the institution which made her career — and our future — possible.

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