As a devoted fan who has witnessed Beyoncé‘s journey from Destiny’s Child to global superstardom, I can confidently say that her endorsement of Kamala Harris at the Houston rally was nothing short of a powerful and poignant moment. Her life experience, marked by resilience, determination, and an unwavering commitment to social justice, resonates deeply with the values that Harris represents.
Following numerous rumors about her potential presence, Beyoncé ultimately graced the stage with Vice President Kamala Harris during a Houston rally on Friday.
At the event, Tina Knowles, the singer’s mom, presented her on stage, and Kelly Rowland, a previous bandmate, accompanied her. Prior to this, Willie Nelson from country music had already taken the stage for his performance.
Beyoncé addressed the crowd by saying that we are on the brink of a major change. She emphasized that she is not there as a famous figure or a politician, but rather as a mother who deeply cares about the world her children grow up in. This is a world where individuals have the ability to make choices about their own bodies, and it’s a world where we are united instead of divided by our past, present, and future.
She emphasized that we’re all connected to something greater than ourselves, stressing the importance of our civic duty. “Cast your votes,” she urged, and appealed to everyone present. Ladies and gentlemen, with warmth and anticipation, let me introduce to you the next President of the United States – Kamala Harris!
During Harris’ address, the vice president emphasized the issue of reproductive autonomy. “In the United States, liberty isn’t something that is granted or conferred. It belongs to us by right. And this encompasses the essential freedom of a woman to control her own body without government interference,” Harris stated. She further mentioned that when Congress passes legislation to reinstate reproductive autonomy, she would be ready to enact it as law.
Beyoncé’s endorsement put an end to months of speculation about whether she would publicly support the Democratic party’s presidential nominee. It was reported that she had given permission for her song “Freedom” to be used in Harris’ campaign, making this empowering tune a rallying cry for Harris’ 2024 campaign.
During the Democratic National Convention, there were whispers that Beyoncé might make an appearance over the course of its four-day span. Nevertheless, The Hollywood Reporter clarified at the time that she had no intention of being present.
Ricky Kirshner stated to THR in August that “We’ve never released any information about Beyoncé. We always said ‘no’ when the media asked us, even though some of my team members didn’t trust me about it. I was constantly receiving messages from news outlets asking, ‘When will Beyoncé appear?’ However, considering we have the most prominent star, the Democratic presidential nominee, it just wouldn’t make sense for us to eclipse that figure.
Beyoncé has added her voice to the chorus of celebrities supporting Harris during the election campaign. Tony Goldwyn, Mindy Kaling, and Kerry Washington are among those who have spoken out in support, as well as performing artists such as Pink, Stevie Wonder, John Legend, and Patti LaBelle at the Democratic National Convention.
On a daytime occasion, Julia Louis-Dreyfus presided over a panel discussion, while Harris participated in an interview with Oprah Winfrey, joined virtually by celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Ben Stiller, Julia Roberts, and Meryl Streep. In addition to this, Taylor Swift openly expressed her support for Harris on various social media platforms.
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2024-10-26 05:24