May 8th 2024.
Kamala Harris, an alumni of Howard University, took the time to send a special message to the graduates of North Carolina Central University. The vice president made a surprise appearance at their commencement ceremony on May 4th through a pre-recorded video. In her speech, she spoke to the graduating class about the importance of leadership in our nation during these trying times.
"As Vice President of the United States, I want you to know that no matter what path you choose after today, our nation needs you," Harris said, as reported by HBCU Gameday. "We need your ambition, your aspirations, your voice, and most importantly, your leadership."
Harris also highlighted the value of attending an HBCU, reflecting on her own experience walking the halls of Howard University. "As a proud HBCU graduate, I can attest to the immense value of attending an institution like yours," she stated. "You leave here with the knowledge that you can achieve anything and have a responsibility to strive for excellence, uplift others, and fight for our fundamental rights and freedoms."
She encouraged the graduates to remember that there is no obstacle they cannot overcome, no barrier they cannot break, and no limit to their capacity for greatness as they embark on the next chapter of their lives.
Harris has made it a priority to connect with college students as she and President Joe Biden campaign for re-election this year. In September, she visited HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions as part of the Fight For Our Freedoms tour, advocating for reproductive rights.
As the Biden-Harris ticket aims to reinvigorate the Black electorate, which is crucial in defeating Trump, Harris has been actively engaging with Black voters ahead of November. She understands the significance of their support and is committed to earning it.
Kamala Harris may be known as "Mamala" to her stepchildren, but she is first and foremost the Vice President of the United States. She is a powerful and influential leader, and her message to NCCU's graduates serves as a reminder of the importance of education, leadership, and fighting for our freedoms.
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