Vice President Harris Courts Black Community Leaders In North Carolina

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Vice President Kamala Harris made a stop at The Pit Authentic Barbecue, a local restaurant in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday to engage with Black community leaders as part of her outreach to this key demographic. During her visit, one man respectfully referred to her as 'Madam President,' to which Harris humbly replied, 'Not yet, my dear — 24 days.' This exchange reflects the anticipation surrounding the upcoming transition of power.

Emphasizing her alma mater, Howard University, a historically Black college and university, Harris proudly mentioned to the group, 'We’re about to make the first HBCU presidency ever.' This statement underscores the significance of her educational background and the historic nature of her upcoming role.

She interacted with Black community leaders as part of her outreach efforts.

Vice President Harris visited The Pit Authentic Barbecue in Raleigh, North Carolina.

A man respectfully referred to her as 'Madam President,' to which she responded humbly.

Following her visit in Raleigh, the vice president is scheduled to host a rally in Greenville, North Carolina, on Sunday. This event is expected to further showcase Harris's commitment to engaging with diverse communities and building support for the administration's agenda.