Kamala Harris and Oprah Winfrey Rally Voters in Detroit Event

Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, is participating in a live-streamed event hosted by Oprah Winfrey. The event, which will take place tonight, aims to bring attention and support to grassroots organizations that endorse Harris’s candidacy. During the event, several groups such as “Win with Black Women,” “White Dudes for Harris,” “Out for Harris,” and “Latinas for Harris” will be featured.

The purpose of the event, according to Oprah Winfrey, is to motivate people to vote and to highlight the power and privilege of voting. The organizers have announced that the gathering will also serve as a call to action to encourage voter registration and support efforts in crucial battleground states ahead of the November 5 election.

The event comes on the heels of the Federal Reserve‘s recent decision to decrease interest rates by half a percentage point. This move signifies a significant policy shift after more than two years of maintaining high rates, which were intended to control inflation but resulted in costly borrowing for consumers.

In the evening event, Harris and Winfrey were joined by a mix of celebrities, campaign organizers, and voters from battleground states. The setting in Farmington Hills, Michigan, included a live audience and virtual participants, all gathered to discuss the issues central to Harris’s campaign. Topics of discussion included personal stories related to state abortion bans and gun violence.

Marilda Griffith, whose daughter Natalie was injured in a recent incident in Georgia, spoke emotionally about the need for changes to address gun violence. Harris addressed the issue, advocating for an assault weapons ban and universal background checks while expressing the need for sensible solutions.

The event also highlighted Amber Thurman, a Georgia woman who passed away following complications due to the state’s abortion ban, and Hadley Duvall, a Kentucky resident who spoke of her own experiences. Harris criticized restrictive abortion laws and argued for the need to protect women’s health.

Several celebrities, including Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, and Jennifer Lopez, made appearances via video. The event was part of a strategy by Harris’s campaign to engage persuadable voters and was seen as an opportunity to consolidate support.

Meanwhile, Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley criticized the event as being exclusive and out of touch with average Americans. However, Winfrey concluded by urging undecided voters to support Harris, emphasizing a desire for progress beyond the political discord.