MIAMI — Vice President Kamala Harris’ historic nomination is inspiring students in South Florida.
Harris is the first Black and South Asian woman to accept a nomination for president. For students at Miami Carol City High School, seeing history is proving hopeful.
“It really makes me feel empowered that women are able to do things just like her, being able to run as a candidate and being able to be chosen like that,” said junior Bellami Monge.
“It gives me a chance to see like I can do more like I can be more and it gives me, it gives me strength, really seeing what she does and seeing how she said she’s for the people and she’s for everyone and it gives me a chance,” added senior Olivyah Antoine.
The students watched Harris accept the Democratic nomination for President of the United States on Thursday night.
None of them will be eligible to vote this November but they said it doesn’t matter — seeing their reflection and representation make history has changed their lives.