At a Houston rally, Beyoncé urges voters to support Kamala Harris, emphasizing freedom and the fight for women’s rights.
Beyoncé captured hearts at a Houston rally for Kamala Harris, stating, “I’m not here as a celebrity or a politician.
I’m here as a mother—one who cares deeply about the world where our children grow up.”
She emphasized the importance of voting and advocated for a future free of limitations for young girls, saying, “Imagine our daughters thriving without ceilings.”
Joined onstage by her Destiny’s Child bandmate Kelly Rowland, Beyoncé encouraged the crowd to warmly welcome Harris, calling her “the next president of the United States.”
Unlike her performance at Hillary Clinton’s 2016 rally, this time Beyoncé focused solely on the message.
Houston, being her hometown, felt electric as Harris’s campaign adopted Beyoncé’s 2016 anthem “Freedom” from her album Lemonade.
Harris had first invoked the song during her debut as a presidential candidate, and Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, had shown her support for Harris earlier.
Beyoncé approved using “Freedom” for Harris’s campaign, a song with a rich history that samples recordings from the Jim Crow era.
Kinitra D. Brooks, an expert on the album, highlights that “Freedom” embodies the struggle and importance of fighting for liberty.
The rally addressed the dire implications of Texas’s strict abortion laws, with the spotlight on the repercussions of Donald Trump’s policies, showcasing the urgent need for change.