Harris campaign skyrockets with $81 million in 24 hours, Black voters rally support

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign reportedly raised $81 million in just 24 hours since President Joe Biden dropped out of the election and endorsed her.

About 44,000 Black women nationwide logged onto a Zoom call Sunday night to mobilize support for Harris' historic bid for the White House. Together they raised more than $1.5 million in three hours.

One Monday evening, 20,000 Black men around the country followed suit and pledged to organize and fundraise for Harris's possible nomination. The men raised almost as much money as the women did the night prior.

"A total of $1.2 million. We are catching up with the sisters from last night. Let's keep it going," said Quentin James with The Collective PAC.

The men vowed to be a driving force in the 2024 election.

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"When they look back on this day, this year, this election, they're going to ask 'What did Black men do?'" said Joe Paul with Black Men Vote. "We're going to respond enthusiastically and say 'Black men voted. Black men showed up and showed out. Black men reclaimed their power. We put our ego and pride to the side to collaborate and ensure we made history, not excuses."

Nevada District 6 Assembly candidate Javon Jackson tuned in to the call. Jackson said the experience was captivating and motivated him to join the call to action.

"I haven't seen that energy in a long time, especially from Black men," said Jackson. "I felt like I belong, and I felt like I could get behind it seeing Black men from all backgrounds."

Speakers on the call ranged from media professionals and politicians to pastors and community leaders.

"This should not be a moment, but a movement of brothers coming together to do something positive to save our country," said Rev. Terrence L. Melvin with the New York State AFL-CIO.

Speakers urged men to unite politically. Democratic Strategist Antjuan Seawright says Black women had it for decades.

"To the 44,000 black women who got on the call last night and raised $1.5 million, thank you," Seawright said. "Now Black men, the most consequential voting bloc in the generation, win with us, lose without us, have to step up to the plate and do our job."

Seawright said the life of the Democratic Party depends on the Black vote.

"No one can dispute that Black people are casting a survival vote this election.," said Seawright. "There's no dispute that Black voters are the most loyal and dedicated voting bloc in the history of this country.

Harris raised more money in 24 hours than former President Donald Trump's $50 million raised right after he was convicted of 34 felonies and more than the $38 million President Biden raised after the debate.