Vice President Kamala Harris is set to engage with key Black sororities this month, marking significant appearances as the political season heats up. Indianapolis will host the Vice President when she speaks at the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated's 2024 Grand Boule. According to FOX59, International President & CEO of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Dr. Stacie NC Grant said, "We are excited to welcome Vice President Kamala Harris to our 2024 Grand Boule to discuss what this administration has done to improve the lives of all Americans as well as the investments being made in the historically underserved communities our members serve."
Dr. Grant's announcement highlights the administration’s purported efforts to effectually bridge the gaps that have long left underserved communities in the margins. Zeta Phi Beta's event will unfold at the Indiana Convention Center from July 23 – July 28, a gathering expected to draw attention not just for the sorority's activities, but also as a spotlight for the Vice President's policy dialogues. The Grand Boule represents not only a biennial event but also an extension of the sorority's greater social impact and mission, which has roots stretching back through decades. A similar sentiment was echoed through the coverage from IndyStar, which provided insight into the significance of the sorority's national gathering.
Prior to the Indianapolis visit, Harris is slated to be in Dallas, connecting with another cornerstone of Black community and female leadership. The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Around 20,000 members are anticipated to attend the Dallas event, where social justice matters will take center stage. Vice President Harris, no stranger to the political dance, also finds her name amidst discussions of potentially leading the Democratic ticket, following President Joe Biden's rocky debate performance. Yet, amidst this political backdrop, the Vice President's engagements with AKA and Zeta Phi Beta sororities are more than mere campaign stops; they are a rejoining with institutions that have central roles in the fabric of Black collegiate life and beyond.
As cited by Dallas News, "The visit comes as Harris, who is campaigning for reelection alongside President Joe Biden, is being floated as a potential replacement for Biden at the top of the ticket after the president’s halting debate performance last month." Despite the swirl of election strategies, the Vice President's presence at these sorority events is poised to be more than just mere politicking; it signals a continued commitment to actively discourse with and support the African American community and its leading organizations.
