![]() “A democracy says you don’t silence the people, you do not stifle the people, you do not turn off their microphones when they are speaking about the importance of life and liberty.” Is that not what a democracy allows?” Harris said. It was about who they were representing, it was about whose voices they were channeling. “It wasn’t about the three of these leaders. Pivoting from that theme, Harris recognized Pearson, Jones and Johnson, seated at the front of the chapel. “Those leaders who understood truth must never be stifled or silenced when it is on behalf of the people.” Those fighters for freedom and liberty and justice,” Harris said. “We are here understanding the broad shoulders upon which we all stand. Introduced by Nashville Mayor John Cooper, Harris took the stage at Fisk University's Memorial Chapel before a packed crowd.Įarly into her remarks, the vice president recognized the significance of where she’s speaking, a local HBCU (historically Black college and universities) that educated civil rights leaders like Diane Nash and John Lewis. She concluded, “We will speak with truth, we will speak about freedom and justice, and we will march on.” Vice President Harris on Tennessee Three: 'It was about who they were representing' “We will not be defeated, we will not be deterred, we will not throw up our hands when it’s time to roll up our sleeves,” Harris said, drawing deafening applause as she reached the end of her remarks. “We need you all.”īookending her speech, Harris returned to civil rights leaders Diane Nash and John Lewis, saying they started as young leaders just like those in the audience.Įspecially with the push for gun reform, Harris said it’s a pivotal moment for young leaders to step up. When we need in these moments in time people who have something in them that is about empathy, about care, about a sense of responsibility for their brother and sister,” Harris said. ![]() “Your voices are part of the conscience of our country. Vice President Harris to young leaders: 'We need you all'Īfter addressing Thursday’s events and the Tennessee Three, Harris concluded her remarks with a message for the whole audience.
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