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Vice President Kamala Harris to Spend Election Night at Her Alma Mater, Howard University
Howard University, where Vice President Kamala Harris will be spending election night, is located in Washington, D.C. This historically Black college, founded in 1867, has a rich history and significant impact on the lives of its alumni, including Harris herself.
Harris, who graduated from Howard in 1986 with degrees in economics and political science, has often spoken about the profound influence her time at the university had on her life and career. The university, affectionately known as “The Mecca,” is a leading institution among historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the United States.
The campus, particularly “The Yard,” holds special significance. It is a historic and culturally vibrant area where seminal conversations and events have taken place, involving some of the world’s most influential leaders and intellectuals.
On election night, students and faculty at Howard University are eagerly anticipating the event, which will be held on campus. This marks a historic occasion, as it is the first time in recent times that the university has hosted a presidential election watch event.