Vice President Harris has credited her alma mater Howard University for her achievements,
Howard University students say they are disappointed after Vice President Harris’ loss to President-elect Donald Trump, but are encouraged by her historic run.
As Harris conceded the race in a speech on The Yard at her alma mater Wednesday, many of her supporters, including students, shed tears as she told them to “never give up the fight for our democracy” and not despair about the days ahead. She has credited the historically Black university for her achievements and shaping who she is. On election night, Harris had watched the election results at the university.
Sharmanda Jean-Francois, a senior and a first-generation college student, told NPR she was proud to cast her ballot for Harris, while voting for the very first time .
“Kamala Harris put her energy and soul and her passion into this campaign, and she did a beautiful job with the short amount of time that she was given to run this race”, said Jean-Francois, who cried during the vice president’s speech.
Cydni Adams, a sophomore, was also emotional while listening to Harris. She says the vice president’s accomplishments and demeanor on the campaign trail, including how she accepted “defeat with such grace”, inspires her.
