By: Eddy “Precise” Lamarre

Vice President Kamala Harris delivered her concession speech on the steps of her alma mater, Howard University on Nov. 6, 2024.

Harris lost her bid for the presidency to Donald Trump. She was chosen to run by the Democratic Party when President Biden withdrew from the campaign. In doing so, she became the first woman of color to top a major party ticket. Harris raised $1 billion in three months and ran her campaign championing women’s rights and the economy.

The short runway may have been her biggest downfall. With a full campaign, many of the talking points and relationships a candidate builds could have forged a sharper sword. The gravity of this election looms over the country. Harris addressed this in her speech: “The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, not what we fought for, not what we voted for, but hear me when I say the light of America’s promise will always burn bright, as long as we never give up and as long as we keep fighting.”

In a clear reference to Trump, Harris continued, “Earlier today, I spoke with President-elect Trump and congratulated him on his victory. I also told him that we will help him and his team with their transition and that we will engage in a peaceful transfer of power.”

This election cycle will be recorded as one of the most eventful and unconventional in American history. Vice President Harris has been through the fire and hopefully has emerged stronger.