Beyonce delivered an emotional speech at a Houston rally supporting Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign, emphasizing her identity as a “mother” rather than merely a celebrity. She encouraged voters to work towards creating a world of freedom and unity for future generations. “Imagine our daughters growing up seeing what’s possible with no ceilings, no limitations,” Beyonce urged, adding, “We must vote, and we need you.”
The event featured Beyonce’s introduction of Harris with a “big loud Texas welcome,” alongside her fellow Destiny’s Child member Kelly Rowland. Unlike her performance at the 2016 rally for Hillary Clinton, Beyonce did not sing at this event.
Harris recognized Beyonce’s song “Freedom” from the “Lemonade” album as a campaign anthem, highlighting its themes of resilience and justice. The use of the song underscores the ongoing challenges faced by women and communities under restrictive laws.
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The rally also addressed Texas’s stringent abortion laws, linking them to rising rates of infant and maternal mortality, making this issue a focal point of Harris’s campaign. Beyonce, introduced by her mother, Tina Knowles, called on Americans to “sing a new song” that promotes unity rather than division. “Our moment is now,” she declared, inspiring the crowd to embrace change and solidarity.
Following Beyonce’s powerful speech, she introduced Kamala Harris, marking a significant moment of alignment between the cultural icon and the candidate as they share a vision for America’s future.
