The resiliency, tradition and heroism of Black Americans and the African diaspora would be the central theme of a digital occasion that can rejoice the nation’s range on the eve of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is slated to talk at Tuesday’s occasion, “We Are One,” which can even honor the historic nature of her being the primary Black and South Asian girl to turn out to be U.S. vp.
Black voters nationwide helped ship Biden’s presidency, overwhelmingly supporting him from the beginning of his White House bid. Black-led organizing work throughout the nation galvanized voters of shade and contributed to historic turnout in key battleground states.
Tony Allen, CEO of the inaugural committee, stated the programming will “honor acts of resilience, heroism, and commitment to unity” from Black, Latino, Asian American and Pacific Islander communities “as the coalitions that make up our nation come together to celebrate a new chapter in our history.”
Several of the nation’s prime Black leaders will ship remarks, together with House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, a detailed ally of Biden whose endorsement in South Carolina widened Biden’s successful margin and began his avalanche of March main victories.
Among different audio system: Stacey Abrams, whose voter registration and schooling efforts helped flip Georgia blue for Biden; Rep. Cedric Richmond; Congressional Black Caucus Chair Rep. Joyce Beatty; Sen. Cory Booker; and the incoming senator from Georgia, Rev. Raphael Warnock.
The occasion can pay homage to the legacy of the nation’s traditionally Black schools and universities, in addition to Black sororities and fraternities. Harris is the primary HBCU graduate and Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority member to be vp.
The sorority’s worldwide president and CEO, Dr. Glenda Glover, and Howard University President Dr. Wayne Frederick will ship remarks.
The occasion will characteristic musical performances and appearances from activists and celebrities. It’ll be hosted by Terrence J and have Leslie Jones, DJ D-Nice, and Black cultural icons corresponding to Frankie Beverly, The O’Jays, and Rapsody.
The celebration additionally features a Battle of the Bands and options a number of HBCUs, together with: Delaware State University, Howard University, the Texas Southern University Debate Team, Florida A&M University Marching 100, Grambling State University World Famed Marching Band, Jackson State University Sonic Boom of the South, Louisiana Leadership Institute All-Star Marching Band, South Carolina State University Marching 101, Southern University Human Jukebox Marching Band, and the Tennessee State University Aristocrat of Bands.
The occasion is a part of 5 deliberate days of programming underneath the inaugural’s theme of “America United.” It will air Tuesday from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET on social media and on choose channels, together with Urban One, Revolt TV and The Choice channel on Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming service.
