Howard’s Heartbeat: The Yard Brings Together Alumni, Students And Supporters For Kamala Harris
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Yard, the heart of Howard University, has always been more than just a gathering space. As the famous center of campus, it’s a place where history, culture and activism converge, from the roots of Greek life to the staging of protests, rallies and celebrations.
On Tuesday night, this storied ground transformed once again—this time, into a political arena. Under the glow of stadium lights and surrounded by bleachers and jumbotrons, Howard alumni, students and supporters gathered to support one of their own: Vice President Kamala Harris.
As the crowd watched results pour in, the excitement was palpable. “The Yard is the center,” said alumna Nia Naylor, former Howard University Student Association president. “The Yard is kind of like the heart of Howard University and who we truly are. It’s a mix of people. Everybody can mix and mingle on the Yard, and you can see people that you haven’t seen in years.”
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