Politicians, Celebrities and Organizations Respond to Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris’ Win on Social Media
“Congratulations to the incoming VP @KamalaHarris. With a record-breaking amount of ballots cast even before election day, and the highest overall turnout of our time, voters made their voice clear: A change is needed in this country, and it starts right now. #MVP” —Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP
“What’s up, America? Don’t mind me, I’ll just be popping this collar in honor of all the Black Women who fought for this outcome and for the Black Woman @KamalaHarris who is now our Vice President-Elect! #MadamVicePresident #MVP #SkeeWee” —Yvette Nicole Brown
“Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is following in the footsteps of my mentor and guiding light, the late Shirley Chisholm. Now, we get to see her vision realized. Black women will continue to lead, and now, they will do so at the highest level of our government. Representation matters!” —Congresswoman Barbara Lee
“CONGRATS AND THANK YOU SIS!!!!! @kamalaharris” —Malik Yoba
“Vice-President elect Kamala Harris sounds so good.” —Congressmember Karen Bass
“Kamala Harris is Vice President elect. Joy.” —Senator Cory Booker
“I am so excited that @kamalaharris will be our next VICE PRESIDENT of the United States. I remember sitting with her during her campaign for the U.S. Senate. She is strong, resilient and powerful. SHE.” —Assemblymember Sydney Kamlager
“I want to congratulate the next Vice President of the United States, our very own from the Golden State — @KamalaHarris!” —Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas
“…a history-making congrats to California’s very own, @kamalaharris, on being the first woman to serve as Vice President! I join the millions of Americans who are celebrating this new day of leadership and progress.” —Supervisor-elect 2nd District Holly J. Mitchell
“60 years ago, little Ruby Bridges broke down a barrier in education that opened doors for little Black girls and boys everywhere. And today, a Black and South Asian woman is our country’s first Female Vice President. My heart is absolutely full right now.”—Angela Bassett
“Congratulations to Vice President-elect and CA’s own @KamalaHarris. With her election, Americans are bearing witness to history — and millions of women and girls will finally see themselves in our VP. This milestone is a powerful reminder of our nation’s promise at its best.” —Eric Garcetti, Mayor of Los Angeles
“@kamalaharris is the first Black & Indian woman to serve as Vice President! We have a long way to go as a country to heal wounds and build bridges. This is A GIANT step in the right direction.” —Janelle Monae
“Harris brings many FIRSTS to the role: 1st Black person, 1st woman, 1st Indian American, 1st Asian American, 1st HBCU grad @HowardU, 1st member of a Black sorority @akasorority1908” —National Urban League
