Kamala Harris launches campaign to Beyonce's anthem "Freedom"

On Monday, July 22, Vice President Kamala Harris made her first official visit to the campaign headquarters, appearing to Beyoncé's powerful composition "Freedom". This step is not just symbolic – it reminds us of the fight for freedom and equality that Harris is promoting.

Harris chooses "Freedom" for his campaign

As it became known, Harris' team received permission from Beyoncé's representatives to use the song "Freedom" throughout the presidential campaign. It's worth noting that Beyoncé is known for strict control over the use of her music, but in this case, permission was granted in just a few hours.

"Freedom, freedom / Where are you? / Because I also need freedom / I break the chains myself..."

These lines from the song were played during Harris' appearance at headquarters, adding emotional power to her performance.

History of Democratic support from Beyoncé

This is not the first time Beyoncé has endorsed Democratic candidates. In 2013, she performed the national anthem at Barack Obama's inauguration, and in 2016, she performed with Jay-Z at Hillary Clinton's campaign concert. In 2020, she publicly called for voting for Joe Biden.

Biden is giving way to Harris

President Joe Biden officially announced his withdrawal from the presidential race on July 21, 2024, endorsing Kamala Harris for the Democratic presidential nomination. After that, the Americans quickly collected significant funds for her election campaign, which shows the high support of the vice president.

Conclusions and perspectives

Using "Freedom" as Harris's campaign anthem symbolizes her commitment to the fight for equality and freedom. The decision also highlights endorsements from influencers like Beyoncé, which could significantly boost the vice president's campaign. It remains to be seen how these events will develop in the future.

Editor: Emiliia Morozova