Vice President Kamala Harris

New Mural Unveiling During Opening Of The Harris-Call Center in Los Angeles

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The official opening of a Harris-Call Center and the unveiling of FREEDOM’S PATHWAY FORWARD, a new Mural, located at 1904 5th Avenue, at the 3400 block of West Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90018; the FREEDOM’S PATHWAY FORWARD mural covers the entire west wall of the Westbrooks Building. 

The mural vividly depicts civil rights greats who’ve advanced freedom, justice, and voting rights. Some were historic or elected office firsts, including Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., President Barack Obama, Vice President Kamala Harris, Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley, Caesar Chavez, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and First Lady Michelle Obama. 

The FREEDOM mural was conceived and commissioned by visionary Dr. Logan H. Westbrooks, a longtime civil rights advocate, bestselling author, educator, and former music industry executive. It was painted by Dylan M. Keene. Its purpose is “to engage and re-energize the community to continue to fight for freedom, justice, voting rights, to register and to VOTE!”  The mural is one of a kind in the Nation.

Dr. and Mrs. Geri Westbrooks, sponsors of the mural and the Harris Call Center, noted that the mural is already capturing the attention of some 350,000 daily commuters [LA Metro verified], and hundreds stop to admire, photograph, and share this powerful mural. 

The Harris-Call Center is now open daily from 11 am to 5 pm through Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, 2024, and needs volunteers to come by and sign up.

The FREEDOM’S PATHWAY FORWARD mural is now a must-visit site for families, student groups, all Angelenos, and tourists to Los Angeles.  In the days, weeks, and months ahead, the mural will be a popular, must-visit site through the 2024 election and in 2025 for the King Holiday, Inauguration, and entire Black History Month! 

Mural artist: Dylan Keene

Mural visionary: Dr. Logan H. Westbrooks

Freedom’s Pathway Forward Call Center hosts: Dr. Logan H. and Geri Westbrooks

Mural named by LaRita Shelby

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Over 200 Republicans Who Previously Worked for Bush, Romney, or McCain Endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for President

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Battleground Voters React to Vice President Harris’ Optimistic Nomination Speech

In an unprecedented move, more than 200 Republicans who previously worked for former President George W. Bush, the late Sen. John McCain, and Sen. Mitt Romney have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president. The endorsement, announced in an open letter obtained exclusively by USA TODAY, includes 238 signatures, marking a significant political shift.

The letter, which follows the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, showcases the growing discontent within the GOP. At least five former aides to President George H.W. Bush also signed the letter. This group echoes a similar coalition of anti-Trump Republicans who supported President Joe Biden in 2020.

The letter states, “We reunite today, joined by new George H.W. Bush alumni, to reinforce our 2020 statements and, for the first time, jointly declare that we’re voting for Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz this November.”

Signatories include prominent figures such as Mark Salter and Chris Koch, former chiefs of staff to McCain; Jean Becker, longtime chief of staff for George H.W. Bush; and David Nierenberg, Romney’s 2012 campaign finance chair. They cite concerns over Donald Trump’s leadership and the potential impact of his policies, notably Project 2025.

The group calls on moderate Republicans and independents to “take a brave stand once more” and support Harris in the upcoming election. The Harris campaign has actively highlighted its support from anti-Trump Republicans, launching a “Republicans for Harris” group and featuring Republican speakers at the convention.

The letter concludes with a warning about the consequences of another Trump presidency, both domestically and abroad, urging voters to prioritize the country’s future over party loyalty. This endorsement represents a growing trend of Republican leaders opposing Trump’s re-election.

The full letter could be read here.

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VP Kamala Harris Selects MN Gov. Tim Walz as Running Mate for 2024 Election

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Vice President Kamala Harris has picked Minnesota Gov. TIm Walz as her running mate in the 2024 presidential race.

Gov. Walz is currently serving his second term as governor in his state and is the chairman of the Democratic Governors Assocation. According to CNN, Walz has also served 12 years in Congress.

Walz has been vocal over the past week, speaking to Republican nominee former president Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, as “weird dudes.”

Additional reporting from CNN states that Harris has become comfortable with Walz as her running mate and will make the official announcement to supporters. A contingent of the Harris campaign met Walz ahead of a trip to Philadelphia, where he will join Harris for their first joint rally.

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MAGA World Attempts to Resurrect Debunked ‘Side Chick’ Slurs Against VP Kamala Harris

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In a backlash of not surprising attacks, MAGA supporters have resurrected old and debunked slurs against Vice President Kamala Harris, targeting her relationship with San Francisco politico Willie Brown from 30 years ago. Looking for a way to discredit Vice President Harris as she is eyed as a potential Democratic presidential nominee following President Joe Biden’s decision not to seek re-election.

Right-wing activist and columnist Matt Walsh was among the first to reignite the controversy. Walsh, addressing his 2.9 million followers on X (formerly Twitter), claimed that Harris had “got her start in politics by sleeping with Willie Brown.” He went on to assert, “She became Vice President because Biden needed a non-white female on the ticket. Now she likely becomes the Democratic nominee for president because the guy at the top of the ticket has dementia. She’s made a career out of begging for hand outs from powerful men. A thoroughly unimpressive human being.”

Following Walsh, right-wing lawyer and OutKick founder Clay Travis also chimed in, contrasting the Democrats’ criticism of Donald Trump’s alleged affair with porn star Stormy Daniels with Harris’ early political career. “So how is Kamala Harris starting her career in politics as the side chick of the married mayor of San Francisco not a hugely important story?” he tweeted.

However, these claims against Harris are not new and have been debunked multiple times. A Reuters fact check in 2020 confirmed that Harris and Brown dated from 1994 to 1995, before Brown became mayor. Despite the unconventional aspects of their relationship—Brown being 30 years her senior and legally married but separated for over a decade—their relationship was public knowledge, and they made several public appearances together.

Harris’ career trajectory, marked by her roles as state attorney general and later as a U.S. Senator, is often overlooked in these attacks. The accusations seem to be a strategic move by Trump supporters, who perceive Harris as a stronger contender than Biden in the upcoming presidential race, despite her high unfavorability ratings.

During his first campaign rally since an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania, Trump tested a new derogatory nickname for Harris, calling her “Laughing Kamala.” He said, “Have you watched her laugh? She is crazy. You know, you can tell a lot by a laugh. No, she’s crazy. She’s nuts.”

These sexist accusations and derogatory nicknames indicate a dark move in the Trump camp’s strategy as they prepare for a potential face-off with Harris in the 2024 presidential election. Despite the relentless attacks, Harris continues to focus on her role as Vice President, undeterred by the recycled slurs aimed at undermining her political career.

Thoughts?

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WATCH: Old Footage Of Kamala Harris And TV Personality Montel Williams Resurfaces

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Old video footage has resurfaced of VP Kamala Harris and former television personality Montel Williams in 2001, when the two used to date.

The footage pre-dates Harris’ political career and shows the two attending a red carpet event together. Harris was heading the Family and Children’s Services Division of San Francisco and would win her first political position as the San Francisco DA in 2004. At the time, Williams was in the midst of the syndicated run of The Montel Williams Show, which would end in 2008.

The relationship didn’t last long, with Harris meeting her husband, attorney Doug Emhoff, through a friend in 2013, while Williams married American Airlines flight steward Tara Fowler in 2007. Williams said he had “great respect” for Harris in a tweet as she was named Joe Biden’s running mate for the 2020 election.

See the footage of Williams and Harris HERE

Harris recently announced her bid for the upcoming presidential election after President Biden unexpectedly pulled out of the race over the weekend. Although VP Harris has not publicly made a statement, it is expected that she will run in place of Biden in the November election.

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Vice President Kamala Harris Blasts ‘Extremist Agenda’ Spoken at First Republican Debate

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Kamala Harris Claps Back at Donald Trump After his Farewell Message: 'See You at Your Trial'

The first Republican presidential debate occured on Wednesday (Aug. 23), placing Vivek Ramaswamy, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former Vice President Mike Pence, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, and New Jersey Gov, Chris Christie and more on stage. Notably missing was President Donald Trump. Trump skipped the debate due to his massive lead in the polls and Ramaswamy was the target of the night due to his lack of political experience.

Following the debate, Vice President Kamala Harris released a statement:

“No one on stage ‘won’ tonight’s debate. Instead, the American people heard how much they stand to lose from an extremist agenda.

“One by one, each extremist Republican candidate laid out a vision for an America that is less fair, less free, and less safe. These candidates want to raise costs for working families in order to benefit special interests and the ultra-wealthy. To gut Social Security and Medicare. To strip fundamental rights and basic freedoms from millions of people. And to reverse the Bidenomics strategy that has helped create 13 million jobs, the strongest two years of small business creation in history, and record-low unemployment.

“These extremists focus on unnecessary debates meant to divide our nation in hopes that the American public will not notice they have no affirmative agenda.

“President Biden and I will continue to grow the economy from the bottom up and the middle out and build a nation in which all people can truly thrive. We are laser-focused on finishing the job we’ve started: to create good jobs, lower costs, fix America’s roads and bridges, create a clean energy economy, protect a woman’s right to make decisions about her own body, keep our children safe from gun violence, and make sure all Americans can dream about their future with ambition and aspiration.”

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott Sends 50 More Migrants To VP Kamala Harris’ Home

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The Texas Governor Greg Abbott is still making headlines. 

A second busload of migrants sent from Texas arrived outside the home of Vice President Kamala Harris over the weekend.  The latest bus is part of Governor Greg Abbott’s ongoing policy of sending migrants from Texas to underscore the Biden administration’s open-border policies.

 Harris recently appeared on NBC’s “Meet the Press” and claimed the border is secure, leading Abbott to target her residence. The governors claim their states are overwhelmed and President Biden is ignoring the crisis.

The bus arrived before dawn on Saturday at the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C. Currently,  two busloads of illegal immigrants from Texas have reportedly been dropped off near the home of Vice President Kamala Harris.  

After 50 Venezuelan migrants were also flown to Martha’s Vineyard last week without notice. Florida Republican Governor Ron Desantis, admits he chartered two private planes to take the migrants to Martha’s Vineyard. 

Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre accused Abbott and DeSantis of using human beings as political pawns for photo-ops.  She called the moves dangerous political stunts.  Jean-Pierre added — “Stunts aren’t solutions.”  She said Republicans should work with Democrats on comprehensive immigration reforms. 

Civil rights attorneys are calling for state and federal investigations after the Republican Governor’s reckless tactics last week. The group Lawyers for Civil Rights has expressed concern that the migrants were persuaded to board airplanes and cross state lines under false pretenses.

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Vice President Kamala Harris To Visit NYC Thursday

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Vice President Kamala Harris is heading to New York.  She’ll be in Brooklyn Thursday to meet with community leaders.  They’re set to discuss the Biden Administration’s investment in underserved communities, financial institutions, and small businesses. The VP is also scheduled to visit Long Island for a finance event. 

READ MORE: VP Harris Urges Citizens To Call Out State’s Attorney General’s To Protect Women’s Health

VP Harris has been vocal about the SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe V. Wade. She says state attorney general’s need to protect women’s health and exercise options that put reproductive health first. 

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VP Harris Urges Citizens To Call Out State’s Attorney General’s To Protect Women’s Health

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Kamala Harris Claps Back at Donald Trump After his Farewell Message: 'See You at Your Trial'

Vice President Harris says state attorneys general need to protect women’s health as the Supreme Court decision to possibly overturn Roe V. Wade looms in the near future.

Harris talked about the options states have to continue to put reproductive health first. She said they have the power to assess and challenge the constitutionality of laws being passed in their states and convene legal organizations such as nonprofit law firms to help those affected by those laws.

READ MORE: Vice President Harris Gives Jarring Reality Check During HBCU Commencement Speech

Vice President Harris says Americans should be in the know. Harris talks about what state attorneys general can do for reproductive rights and urged citizens to be informed about their rights and to know who their state attorney general is.

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Vice President Harris Gives Jarring Reality Check During HBCU Commencement Speech

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Vice President Harris Speaks At College Commencement

Vice President Kamala Harris gives graduates a jarring reality check during her HBCU commencement speech.

The VP left some college graduates with a sobering picture of the “unsettled” world they’re heading into. She discussed the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and the possibility Roe v. Wade may be overturned by the Supreme Court during a commencement speech Saturday at Tennessee State University.

“Graduates, I look at this unsettled world and yes, I can see the challenges, but I’m here to tell you that I see the opportunities. The opportunities for your leadership. The future of our country and our world will be shaped by you.”

READ MORE: VP Kamala Harris Visits Bronx YMCA, Offers “Build Back Better” Plan

Harris stated that “the certainty of fundamental principles,” like territorial integrity and bodily autonomy, are being called into question. She ended the speech by congratulating the class of 2022 on their achievements despite the ongoing pandemic.

“Here in the United States, we are once again forced to defend fundamental principles that we hoped were long settled; principles like the freedom to vote, the rights of women to make decisions about their own body, what constitutes the truth,” she said.

Harris is also set to give a commencement speech May 18 at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Share your thoughts with us on social media.

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