Beyoncé emphasized her role as a mother during her speech, expressing concern for the future of children and the importance of reproductive rights. “I’m not here as a celebrity. I’m here as a mother who cares about the world our children live in,” she told the crowd. She urged everyone to vote, declaring, “Let’s do this. Ladies and gentlemen, give a big, loud Texas welcome to the next president of the United States, Kamala Harris.”
In her speech, Harris focused on the fundamental right of women to make decisions about their own bodies. “In America, freedom is not to be given. It is ours by right,” she asserted, pledging to sign a bill to restore reproductive freedom if Congress passes it.
Before Beyoncé’s remarks, Kelly Rowland spoke about the need for kindness and hope in America, while Tina Knowles celebrated the enthusiastic turnout from the local crowd.
Beyoncé’s endorsement comes after reports that she had allowed the use of her song “Freedom” for Harris’s campaign, a song that champions Black women’s empowerment and has become an anthem for the 2024 election.
The rally highlighted the growing support for Harris, who has received endorsements from numerous celebrities, including Tony Goldwyn, Mindy Kaling, and Kerry Washington. Earlier events, like the Democratic National Convention, featured performances from stars such as Pink and Stevie Wonder, along with appearances from prominent figures like Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Lopez, and Taylor Swift, all urging people to vote.