Historic Night for Kamala Harris Supporters in Oakland

A milestone moment for Vice President Kamala Harris took place on Thursday, August 22, as thousands of miles away from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, supporters in her hometown of Oakland, California, gathered to celebrate her historic acceptance of the Democratic nomination for President of the United States.

Over three thousand kilometers from the convention, local officials, community leaders, and Oakland residents converged at a watch party sponsored by the local chapter of the NAACP. The evening was filled with excitement and emotion as they watched and celebrated Harris’s acceptance speech.

Harris, a former California Attorney General and U.S. Senator, has deep roots in Oakland, having grown up in the city and started her career there. Her connection to the community was palpable, and the emotional atmosphere was evident in the words of Oakland resident Jennifer Stephens Pierre.

“We’re in Oakland, and being able to see where she’s from is inspiring not only to me, but also to my daughter, who wants to be an attorney,” Pierre said, her voice choked with emotion. “It’s inspiring to all the little girls to know that the person sitting next to them in elementary school may one day become President of the United States. And you know what? You don’t have to be perfect to do it.”

Harris’s journey to the presidency has been marked by her operating in the shadow of President Joe Biden for the last four years. However, with the conventions now concluded, both parties are ramping up efforts to convince uncommitted voters before the November 5 election.

As the world watches, Harris’s historic nomination marks a significant moment for her supporters, and her message of empowerment and inspiration is resonating with voters across the United States.