Musical superstar and Houston native Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has introduced US Vice President Kamala Harris at a rally in Houston, Texas ahead of the country’s presidential election on November 5. Beyoncé — who was born and raised in Houston — told the crowd in her hometown that the country was on the “brink of history” and it’s time to “sing a new song”. “I’m not here as a celebrity,” she said.
“I’m not here as a politician . I’m here as a mother.” The Cowboy Carter songstress was introduced to the crowd by her own mother, Tina Knowles, and walked out with fellow former Destiny’s Child member Kelly Rowland.
“It’s time to sing a new song,” Beyoncé told the crowd. “A song that began 248 years ago. The old notes of downfall, discord, despair no longer resonate.
” “Our moment right now. It’s time for America to sing a new song. Our voices sing a chorus of unity.
” She then introduced Harris to the stage, who said Texas is “ground zero in the fight for reproductive freedom”. While Texas is not thought to be a battleground state in the presidential race, Harris’ campaign hopes her policies on abortion rights will galvanise voters across the country to turn out for her. Texas has one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the country.
“We are 11 days out from an election that will decide the future of America, including the freedom of every woman to make decisions about her own body and her reproductive freedom,” Harris.