With about a month until election day, the Harris-Walz campaign is stepping up its grassroots efforts by launching a Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Homecoming Tour. Homecoming season is one of the most important times for HBCUs, celebrating their rich culture, history and the sense of community they’ve built over generations. The campaign’s decision to hit the road during this pivotal time aims to connect with Black voters in key battleground states like North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Virginia and Pennsylvania.
These states are not only crucial for the upcoming election but are also home to some of the country’s most renowned HBCUs. According to the campaign, it will send surrogates, including Black elected officials, national leaders and notable figures from both the HBCU and hip-hop communities, to engage directly with students and alumni.
The tour began September 28 at Winston-Salem State University(WSSU) as the school celebrates its 132nd Founders Day. The campaign will host a tailgate during the WSSU vs. Bowie State University football game in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Other stops on the tour include Lincoln University and Virginia State University on October 12th, followed by stops at Howard University, North Carolina A&T State University, and Clark Atlanta University on October 19th, before concluding at Morehouse and Spelman College on October 26th.
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