Beyoncé backs Harris as final election push intensifies

In less than two weeks, Americans will go to the polls to elect the 47th president of the United States. The ultimate contest is between Kamala Harris, who has the opportunity to become the first woman in history to occupy this esteemed position, and Donald Trump, seeking re-election. Pre-election polls indicate a narrow lead for the Republican Party candidate.

The support levels could shift following Kamala Harris's rally on Friday, organized in Houston. Nearly 30,000 people gathered at the local stadium to eagerly welcome Beyoncé, who has been considered one of the most influential American women for many years.

The singer visited her hometown with her friend and fellow Destiny's Child member, Kelly Rowland. The duo was introduced by the artist's mother, Tina Knowles, as they took the stage to the sound of their 24-year-old hit with a significant title in the context of the upcoming elections, "Independent Women, Part I." As she stated, she didn’t attend the pre-election event because of her celebrity status.

I’m not here as a celebrity, I’m not here as a politician. I’m here as a mother. A mother who cares deeply about the world my children and all of our children live in, a world where we have the freedom to control our bodies, a world where we’re not divided - she began her speech as the crowd cheered and applauded.

Beyoncé urged her fellow citizens to head to the polls on November 5th.

Imagine our daughters growing up seeing what’s possible with no ceilings, no limitations. We must vote, and we need you - she added at the conclusion.

The artist introduced Kamala Harris as "the next President of the United States". The former right-hand woman of Joe Biden was welcomed with the song "Freedom" from Beyoncé's repertoire, which has been used since her first official public appearance as a candidate for the White House.