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I’m here at Kamala Harris’ watch party at Howard University, and it’s quite a vibe.
College kids are dancing on the lawn, R&B is blasting through the speakers, and giant American flags adorn the stage where Harris will speak later tonight behind bulletproof glass.
“I’m feeling really excited, we’re witnessing history at our school and it’s just amazing to see a black woman to be able to be in this height of power,” says student Kai Carter.
Women with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at Howard University on election day.Credit: Getty Images
Howard is one of more than 100 historically black colleges and universities, known as HBCUs, across the United States that were set up before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to educate black people. Harris graduated from Howard in 1986 and was part of its first black sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha.
“She could have picked everywhere [to have her election party] but for her to pick Howard, it just shows how much she cares about the youth, and how much she cares about the HBCUs. It’s awesome,” said Carter.
Asked if she believes Harris could unite a deeply divided America, she replied: “Obviously there is division, but I feel like having her in presidency there could be a ton of coming together. I feel she’s very open to listening to the Republicans and the other side, and I feel it’s going to bring a lot of greatness to our world.”