Kamala Harris makes a surprise speech at the NCCU opening

Kamala Harris, a graduate of Howard University, sent a special message to North Carolina Central University (NCCU) graduates.

The vice chairman surprised attendees at the May 4 commencement ceremony in a pre-recorded video. In her speech, she spoke to NCCU graduates about how the nation needs leadership now greater than ever.

“As vice president of the United States, I tell you – no matter what path you take from here – our nation needs you,” Harris said. reported by HBCU game day. “We need your ambition. We need your aspirations (and) your voice and we need your leadership.”

Harris also emphasized the value of an HBCU education, leading her back to similar halls she walked during her own matriculation.

“As a proud HBCU graduate, I know firsthand the value of attending an institution like yours,” Harris said. “You leave here having learned that you can do anything and be anyone. And that you have an obligation to be perfect. Work to improve the condition of all people. And fight to protect our most basic rights and freedoms.”

She added: “So you are starting the next chapter of your life. Remember that there is no obstacle you cannot overcome. There is no barrier that cannot be broken. And there is no limit to your capacity for greatness.”

Harris also visited multiple college campuses as she and President Joe Biden sought re-election this yr. In September, she visited HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions as a part of her Fight For Our Freedoms tour to advocate for reproductive rights.

The Biden-Harris ticket has also struggled to energise the black electorate, which is taken into account crucial to victory over Trump. In light of this, Harris has quite a few meetings ahead of November to interact with Black voters.