U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris visited the College of Charleston on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, as part of her Fight for Our Freedoms college tour. The vice president’s stop in Charleston presented CofC students with some great opportunities and experiences.
For example, Lilli Taylor, the College’s SGA student body president, introduced Vice President Harris to the audience at the Sottile Theatre.
“It was a tremendous honor and unforgettable experience to have the opportunity to introduce Vice President Kamala Harris for her Fight for Our Freedoms college tour,” says Taylor, a senior Honors student majoring in public health with minors in music and medical humanities. “She personally inspires me because my mom also immigrated to the U.S. from Asia as a teenager. As the first Asian-American student body president at College of Charleston, it felt extra special to be able to introduce a vice president who has shattered multiple glass ceilings and serves as a role model to so many people across the country.”
SGA President Lilli Taylor (right) introduced Vice President Kamala Harris at the College of Charleston on Oct. 11, 2023. (Photo provided by the White House)
Leading up to the event, Taylor worked with members of the White House, constantly communicating with them about logistics. And, as great as that opportunity was for her, she is most excited that the vice president had the opportunity to hear from CofC students.
“She truly is passionate about hearing from young people and believes that our generation holds the key to solutions for the future,” says Taylor. “One of the best ways for upper government administration to hear about what issues are important to college students is to directly hear from them. Given everything going on in the world right now, I am grateful that she took the time to visit our campus and speak with us! This truly was a day that I will never forget.”
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