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With Election Day approaching, Beyoncé took to the campaign stage to show her support for Vice President Kamala Harris, joining a rally in her hometown of Houston on Friday, October 25. The event drew a dynamic lineup of high-profile speakers, including Beyoncé’s mother Tina Knowles, Destiny’s Child alum Kelly Rowland, and country icon Willie Nelson. Beyoncé’s appearance underscored her dedication to the Democratic campaign, sharing her hopes for America’s future.
Beyoncé’s support for Kamala Harris:
Amid loud applause, the 43-year-old superstar addressed the Houston crowd, emphasizing her concern for the world her children will inherit. “We are so happy to be standing here on this stage as proud, country, Texas women, supporting and celebrating the one and only Vice President Kamala Harris,” Beyoncé started, rallying attendees with her heartfelt remarks. Speaking “as a mother” rather than a celebrity, Beyoncé conveyed her personal commitment to the cause, speaking out on the need for unity and equality.
Calling Harris “the woman who’s been pushing for what this country really needs right now — unity,” Beyoncé described the electric atmosphere in the rally as a symbol of shared hope for change. “We are at the precipice of an incredible shift. The brink of history,” she told the crowd, urging them to imagine a world where their daughters and granddaughters would grow up without limitations.
The mother of three, Beyoncé shares her children — Blue Ivy, 11, and twins Rumi and Sir, 7 — with husband JAY-Z. She spoke candidly about her concerns for their future, voicing her desire for a world where “we have the freedom to control our bodies” and where “our past, our present, our future merged to meet us here.” Beyoncé’s speech resonated with a message of inclusivity, drawing attention to the generations of women who made sacrifices to pave the way for today’s progress.
“Imagine our daughters growing up, seeing what’s possible with no ceilings,” she said, in an emotional tone. “Imagine our grandmothers, imagine what they feel right now.” She ended with a rallying cry for attendees and those watching across the country, urging them to exercise their right to vote. “Your freedom is your God-given right, your human right,” Beyoncé declared, calling on citizens to make their voices heard.
As the rally concluded, Beyoncé’s message echoed throughout the audience: a call for a united America, a hope for the future, and a reminder of the power of democracy as the nation heads toward a pivotal election.