October 27th 2024.
Kamala Harris, accompanied by Darlene Superville and Chris Megerian of the Associated Press, traveled to Philadelphia on Sunday to speak at a church and engage with voters in the important swing state of Pennsylvania. As the election approaches, Harris recognizes the significance of energizing and connecting with voters of color in this key city.
Speaking to a predominantly Black audience at the Church of Christian Compassion, Harris drew inspiration from the story of the Apostle Paul, who overcame adversity to spread the teachings of Jesus. She urged the audience to remember their inner strength and the power of compassion in difficult times.
The church's senior pastor, W. Lonnie Herndon, introduced Harris as "the voice of the future" and echoed her message of lifting others up instead of tearing them down. Herndon also emphasized the importance of turning the page on hatred and division, a sentiment that the congregation enthusiastically echoed.
Harris spoke to reporters after the church service, acknowledging the importance of Philadelphia in her path to victory. She expressed optimism and enthusiasm about the support and energy she has seen in the city.
Her next stop was at a local barbershop, where she engaged with Black men on the topic of improving racial representation in education. A poster of Barack Obama, the first Black president, hung on the wall, serving as a reminder of the progress that has been made and the work that still needs to be done.
Harris then visited Hakim's Bookstore, which specializes in African American history. She expressed delight at the beauty of the store and asked for recommendations for children's books, noting that her nieces are the same ages as the suggested readers.
As she made her way through the city, Harris also took a moment to joke with Ann Hughes, the mother of a Pennsylvania state senator, about the demands of the campaign trail.
Her final stop in Philadelphia was at a Puerto Rican restaurant, where she thanked volunteers and expressed confidence in the upcoming election. She also visited a community center where she spoke with youth basketball players, encouraging them to prioritize education and exercise their minds like a muscle.
In the closing stretch of the campaign, Harris has been focusing on the importance of protecting abortion rights, a topic she discussed during appearances with Beyoncé and Michelle Obama. In an interview with CBS News, Harris emphasized the need to restore Roe v. Wade and stop the injustice that is happening around the country.
She also addressed President Donald Trump's claim that he would not sign a national abortion ban if elected, stating that his words should not be taken at face value. Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, are expected to visit all seven battleground states in the coming days in a final push before the election.
On Tuesday, Harris will deliver her "closing argument" in a speech from the Ellipse in Washington D.C., the same location where Trump spoke on the day of the Capitol riots. Walz will be campaigning in Georgia that day.
The rest of the week will see Harris and Walz traveling to Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Arizona, with musical performances by popular bands and artists at some of the events. As the election approaches, Harris and her team are working tirelessly to engage and energize voters, while emphasizing the need to turn the page on division and hatred in the United States.
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