As the Harris-Walz campaign works to secure the support of Black voters ahead of the 2024 election, they have turned to one of the most cherished cultural institutions within Black America: the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Throughout this year’s homecoming season, the campaign embarked on an HBCU Homecoming Tour, visiting schools across the […]
The Harris-Walz campaign, in an exclusive provided to Watch The Yard, is announcing the launch of a nationwide HBCU Homecoming Tour aimed at engaging Black voters in key battleground states. The tour, which was announced today, will coincide with the annual homecoming celebrations at historically Black colleges and universities, deploying surrogates such as Black elected officials, […]
Today, 52 former football legends who played at 25 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), issued a statement endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for the upcoming presidential election in November. In their joint statement, the group praised Harris’ leadership, integrity, and commitment to justice, while also encouraging citizens to exercise […]