The night unfolded with dancing and laughter, especially honoring Afro-American culture, deeply rooted in Houston where more than 20% of the population is black. Kamala Harris made history as the first Afro-descendant woman nominated as a presidential candidate by one of the two main parties in the country. If elected, her government would mark a milestone.
The rally focused on the consequences of the Supreme Court's decision to revoke national abortion protections. Harris promised to restore access to this procedure nationwide if she reaches the presidency and criticized the "hypocrisy" of conservative politicians who celebrated the Supreme Court's decision that revoked abortion protections in 2021.
On stage, women and families directly affected by abortion restrictions in various parts of the country shared their stories. One of them, Ondrea, recounted her tragedy of giving birth prematurely to a baby who died "5 minutes" after being born. Harris remarked: "For every story we hear, there are thousands of stories that have not been heard... of women who are suffering in silence."
Beyoncé, in her intervention, sang a song of unity, dignity, and opportunity. The relationship between Beyoncé and the Democratic Party is not new, as she has been involved in social and political causes. Before hugging the vice president, the artist connected Harris's candidacy with the fight for women's rights in the U.S., denouncing the double discrimination faced by black women in the country.
In the music video, Beyoncé pays tribute to the 'Black Lives Matter' movement and addresses police violence against the African American community. The lyrics of the song, inspired by freedom and its significance for African Americans, resonate with the central theme of Harris's campaign: the defense of American "freedoms."
Other figures also participated in the event, such as the Democratic Senate candidate for Texas, Collin Allred, and country icon Willie Nelson, along with Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles. Beyoncé authorized the use of the song 'Freedom' for the vice president's campaign in late July, making it an anthem for her candidacy.
In a speech in Houston, Beyoncé's hometown, the singer urged Americans to vote for Kamala Harris to change the country's fate. The artist, who also supported Hillary Clinton's candidacy in 2016, emphasized the importance of having a woman as a prominent figure in American politics. The packed stadium of over 20,000 people enjoyed the event filled with lights and colorful electronic bracelets.
