Vice President Kamala Harris gathered approximately 30,000 supporters at the Kamala Harris Houston Rally on October 25, 2024, held at Shell Energy Stadium. The event emphasized reproductive rights, with attendees flashing red, white, and blue bracelets, creating an electric atmosphere.
Vice President Kamala Harris gathered approximately 30,000 supporters at the Kamala Harris Houston Rally on October 25, 2024, held at Shell Energy Stadium. The event emphasized reproductive rights, with attendees flashing red, white, and blue bracelets, creating an electric atmosphere.
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The Kamala Harris Houston Rally began with Willie Nelson, whose performance of Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Cowboys and On the Road Again instantly lifted the crowd’s spirits and set a lively tone for the night.
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Next, actress Jessica Alba took the stage, stressing the importance of supporting policies such as the child tax credit and small business growth, both of which Harris champions. Alba passionately stated, “We need a leader like Kamala Harris who prioritizes reproductive freedom.” Her words led to loud applause.
Then, Dr. Todd Ivey, a Texas obstetrician, addressed the crowd alongside more than two dozen colleagues. He shared the difficulties faced by healthcare providers due to restrictive laws, adding, “These bans drive doctors out of the state.” He urged voters to support leaders committed to women’s health.
Ondrea, a Texas woman featured in a recent campaign ad, was next to speak. She bravely shared her experience under Texas’s abortion ban, recounting how a non-viable pregnancy nearly cost her life. “Texas abortion bans, unleashed by Donald Trump, almost cost me my life,” she said, drawing a mix of tears and applause from the crowd.
Congressman Colin Allred took the stage soon after, with the crowd chanting, “Beat Ted Cruz!” Allred emphasized his commitment to representing Texas values, contrasting himself with Cruz. “My time in Congress has been about serving all Texans,” he said. “We believe in freedom and reproductive rights.” He added, “In ten days, we are going to beat Ted Cruz and restore Roe v. Wade as the law of the land.” Allred urged attendees to vote, underscoring that reproductive rights are at stake in this election.
Soon after, Kelly Rowland inspired the audience, encouraging them to “grab back the pen” and continue shaping history. Then, Beyoncé addressed the crowd, emphasizing her role not as a celebrity, but as a mother. “Imagine our daughters growing up without limitations,” she urged. “This is our moment to sing a new song for America.”
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Harris took the stage to Beyoncé’s Freedom, focusing on Texas’s critical role in the reproductive rights fight. She stated clearly, “You are ground zero in this battle.”
Harris emphasized the importance of bipartisan support, saying, “One does not need to abandon their faith to support reproductive freedom.”
Harris also warned of broader implications, pointing to potential threats to contraception and IVF access. “No one is protected if a Trump national abortion ban takes place,” she asserted. As the rally reached its climax, Harris urged Gen Z voters to take action and shape the future through voting.
Harris vowed to codify Roe v. Wade and underscored the need for voter mobilization. “Reproductive freedom is on the ballot,” she declared. The crowd, filled with renewed determination, sang along to Freedom while raising phones and signs high in solidarity.
