Beyonce gave a heartfelt speech at a Houston rally for Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, emphasising her role as a "mother" rather than a celebrity and urging voters to create a world of freedom and unity for generations which will be in the future. “Imagine our daughters growing up seeing what’s possible with no ceilings, no limitations,” she continued. “We must vote, and we need you.”
Beyonce introduces Harris with Texas pride
She was joined by Destiny’s Child member Kelly Rowland, and Beyonce introduced Harris by calling out a “big loud Texas welcome” to the vice president. Notably, she did not perform at the convention, unlike in 2016 for Hillary Clinton.
Campaign anthem: Harris adopts Beyonce’s 'freedom'
Harris cited Beyonce’s “Freedom” from her Lemonade album as a campaign song, a song that aligns with themes of resilience and justice. Beyonce permitted the song to be used, highlighting the challenges women and communities face under restrictive laws.
Highlighting Texas’ abortion crisis
The convention also highlighted Texas' restrictive abortion laws, linking them to rising infant and maternal mortality rates, making it a central theme of Harris' campaign.
A call for unity and change
Beyoncé, introduced by her mother, Tina Knowles, and joined by Kelly Rowland, urged Americans to “sing a new song” that resonates with unity rather than discord. “Our moment is now,” she declared, encouraging the crowd to embrace change and unity.
Kamala Harris takes the stage
After Beyoncé’s rallying speech, she introduced Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, symbolizing a moment of solidarity between the cultural icon and the politician in their shared vision for America’s future.
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