Team Harris-Walz Launches HBCU Homecoming Tour Across Battleground States
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Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on September 30, 2024 With less than 40 days until election day — the Harris-Walz campaign is continuing its consistent commitment to meeting voters where they are, this time in the form of an HBCU Homecoming Tour across battleground states. HBCU homecoming season remains one of the most significant celebrations of HBCU culture that takes place annually across the country. Throughout Homecoming and Classics season, the Harris-Walz campaign will deploy trusted surrogates including local Black elected officials, national Black leaders, notable HBCU alumni, and influential Black hip-hop and culture celebrities to critical battleground states in which the featured HBCUs are housed: North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. This Saturday, to kick off the tour and to mark Winston-Salem State University’s (WSSU) 132nd Founders Day, Team Harris-Walz will host a tailgate for the WSSU v. Bowie State University game in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Tentative HBCU Tour Schedule: * Winston-Salem State University, Weekend of September 28th * Lincoln University, Weekend of October 12th * Virginia State University, Weekend of Oct 12 * Howard University, Weekend of October 19th * North Carolina A&T State University vs. Hampton University, Weekend of October 19th * Clark Atlanta University, Weekend of October 19th * Morehouse and Spelman College, Weekend of October 26th * Florida A&M University vs. Texas Southern University, Weekend of November 2nd * Shaw University, Fort Valley State University, and Savannah State University, Weekend of November 2nd * More to come… The HBCU Homecoming Tour represents a deeper commitment by the Harris-Walz campaign to earn every single vote — reaching Black Americans where they are. To mark National Voter Registration Day, National HBCU Week, and National Black Voter Day last week, the Harris-Walz campaign held in-person and virtual canvassing events across 60 HBCU campuses in: Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. During a panel interview with the National Association of Black Journalists on National Voter Registration Day — in front of an audience of NABJ members and students from Lincoln University and Cheyney University — Vice President Harris spoke directly to Black voters about how her vision for an Opportunity Economy will benefit Black Americans, and will work to fulfill the promise of America for all. On that same day, Governor Walz met with Atlanta University Consortium (AUC) students, calling out the concerted efforts by MAGA Republicans across the country, especially in Georgia to rip away their right to vote — the very right which inspired the Atlanta Student Movement three generations ago. As a proud graduate of Howard University, Vice President Harris understands the pivotal role that HBCUs have played in achieving its principal mission — the education of Black Americans, thereby reshaping American democracy for almost two centuries. To date, the Biden-Harris administration has committed a record $17 billion in federal investments for HBCUs. At the beginning of the semester, Vice President Harris penned a letter to HBCU students, underscoring the stakes of this election and the importance of their vote this November. Just last week, over 50 HBCU football legends, including 10 Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductees, two Super Bowl MVPs, and a number of firsts to break the NFL’s color barrier — representing over 25 HBCUs — offered their endorsement to Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz. As detailed in their letter of endorsement, “Given her integrity, values, and demonstrated commitment to justice and equality of opportunity, we are confident that as President she will serve the best interests of all Americans.” If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Reginald Culpepper
President, Fulfillment and Web Services, HBCUCONNECT Clark Atlanta University class of 1998 Member Since September 2000 |
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