Rallying Support: Zoom Call Breaks Record as White Women Raise Funds for Kamala Harris

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ICARO Media Group
Politics
26/07/2024 19h03

In an extraordinary display of support, over 164,000 white women gathered in a historic Zoom call event to raise funds for Vice President Kamala Harris' election campaign. Dubbed "White Women: Answer the Call," the event not only set a world record as the largest Zoom meeting in history but also raised close to $2 million in less than an hour.

Organized by prominent activist Shannon Watts, the event aimed to rally women across the nation to join the livestream and contribute to Harris' campaign. The call brought together influential speakers such as pop star Pink and actress Connie Britton, who passionately highlighted Harris' qualifications and the significance of supporting her candidacy.

Sharing the remarkable achievement on social media, Watts exclaimed that the event had become the first Zoom call ever to surpass 100,000 participants. The fundraising success was equally impressive, with grassroots donations surpassing $1 million within the first hour and ultimately approaching $2 million.

As the Zoom meeting kicked off, the response was overwhelming. At one point, more than 136,000 participants had joined, causing technical difficulties and momentarily crashing the platform. After a brief suspension with a black screen and the message "We'll be right back," the call resumed to the delight of the participants.

One attendee, Erin Gallagher, humorously acknowledged, "We weren't kidding when we said we broke Zoom." The event continued to break records, with the final count of participants exceeding an astonishing 164,000. It not only set a technological milestone but also served as a significant moment in the campaign, showcasing widespread support and the power of online events in modern politics.

The event's success extended beyond Zoom as participants switched to YouTube, following glitches on the platform. Notable figures like author Glennon Doyle and Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher also lent their voices to the cause, further energizing the audience.

One attendee summed up the collective sentiment, stating, "150k white women on #AnswerTheCall. To support a woman of colour. There are no words to describe what I've been feeling the past few days. I thought seeing Obama get elected was the highlight of my life, but I was wrong. This is history."

This groundbreaking event serves as a testament to the power of grassroots organizing and the collective impact of women's voices in the political arena. With such overwhelming support, Kamala Harris' election campaign is off to a flying start, bolstered by the determination and mobilization of thousands of women across the nation.

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