Howard University Students and Alumni Gather in Support of Kamala Harris Following Donald Trump's Lead
Howard University supporters rally with hope for Kamala Harris as Trump nears 270 electoral votes.
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After deciding to spend the election night at Howard University, her alma mater, Kamala Harris supporters are standing by for support.
On the night of November, a crowd of Harris supporters gathered at the university to await results. The event, currently being held in The Yard, is the heart of the historically Black campus. Community members, alumni, and students are coming together in high spirits.
According to CNBC, the night was initially filled with hope until it grew tense as Trump slowly led the race to 270, though no definite results are expected at the moment yet.
To support their alumni, the Howard University Gospel Choir performed uplifting songs with students cheering and bonding over Harris' historic candidacy. University President, Wayne Frederick reminded everyone that the university honored generations of Black excellence and resilience, in parallel to Harris possibly making history in the US as the first woman and Black woman president.
US 2024 Election Results Through the Night
At the moment, projections showed Trump leading in many states, which dampened spirits. Supporters reacted intensely in the area, with cheers erupting every time Harris gained a state. For the crowd, the stakes are high since a Harris win would mean increased support for black communities, women, and American-leaning policies.
Despite the tension, and regardless of the outcome, some Howard students expressed pride in seeing an alumna in such an important political position that can move the country. For students, Harris' candidacy showed that hard work can lead to historic achievements, even in a country that constantly blocks people of color from progress.
Her co-alumni stated that, in a way, Harris had already won by gathering the Howard community together and making a historic mark on the US presidency.
A recent update from NBC showed that Trump had just won Pennsylvania, gaining 266 electoral votes against Harris'194. The Republican candidate will only need 4 more to secure his second term as the United States President.
