Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris Kwanzaa Message

Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris delivered a message to all who celebrate Kwanzaa, on this the first day of the seven day holiday. Watch her video below:

The Congressional Black Caucus Statement on Presidential Victory of President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-Elect Kamala Harris

The Congressional Black caucus released the following statement congratulating President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice-President Elect Kamala Harris on their historic victory:

Congratulations to President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice-President Elect Kamala Harris on your historic victory today. You fought for the soul of America. Today marks a new dawn in our country and the beginning of our journey on the road to repair after four long years of repressive policies towards communities of color.

The Congressional Black Caucus is proud of our very own, Sen. Kamala Harris who will be the first woman Vice President and the first Black and South Asian Vice-President. Vice President-Elect will be the second member of the Congressional Black Caucus to ascend to the White House after President Barack Obama.

A graduate of Howard University, an HBCU, and a Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, a Black sorority, VP-Elect Kamala Harris is a product of these long-standing institutions in our community. We are confident that her zeal for improving the upward mobility of marginalized groups in America will continue to be a priority in this next phase.At a time when democratic backsliding is being experienced in different parts of the world, our ability to defend our democracy in the midst of unprecedented obstacles including voter suppression and COVID-19, is a win for democracy everywhere. Black America's commitment to freedom and democracy runs so deep that even when we were denied the right to vote, we formed resistance movements to challenge discriminatory and racist laws. We marched, we stood in long lines, we beat the odds. As we waited for election results in key battleground states, Black Americans in cities such as Philadelphia, Atlanta, Milwaukee, and Detroit, overwhelmingly voted for President-Elect Biden and Vice-President Elect Harris. It was these cities that got us through the finish line.

We show up every election season because to us there is nothing more important than leading this nation to its highest ideals: liberty and justice for all. Today’s victory is a testament to this.

The Congressional Black Caucus looks forward to working with this new Administration to increase the upward mobility of Black families in America.

Election puts spotlight on HBCUs, a historic VP and two influential Georgians

Kamala Harris becoming Vice-President Elect is now a defining moment of pride for historically black colleges and universities - and how those institutions foster Black excellence in this country. And it brings the spotlight to three Black women proudly breaking barriers. Kamala Harris, Stacey Abrams and Keisha Lance Bottoms each graduated from historically black colleges and universities.

Michelle Obama congratulates Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on presidential election victory

Former First Lady Michelle Obama offered her congratulations to President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris via Twitter after their historic presidential election victory.

I’m beyond thrilled that my friend @JoeBiden and our first Black and Indian-American woman Vice President, @KamalaHarris, are headed to restore some dignity, competence, and heart at the White House. Our country sorely needs it.

Watch Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris full victory speech

Watch Vice President-elect Kamala Harris delivered her first national address after American voters chose her running mate Joe Biden as the country's 46th president. Harris is America's first female, first Black and first South Asian vice president-elect.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority congratulates their soror, Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. took to Twitter to congratuale their sorority sister, Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris:

We call her sister, and now the nation calls her Madam Vice President! Congratulations to America's first female, first Black, and first South Asian vice president-elect Kamala Harris. You represent the new face of political power and continue to be a barrier-breaker. #OurMadamVP

Sen. Cory Booker statement on Kamala Harris becoming Vice president-Elect

Sen. Cory Booker (NJ) released the following statement via Twitter about his "sister", Kamala Harris becoming Vice-President Elect:

I feel like our ancestors are rejoicing.

For the first time, a Black and South Asian woman has been elected Vice President of the United States.

My sister has made history and blazed a trail for future generations to follow.

We love you,

@KamalaHarris