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Vice President Kamala Harris is now the Democrat's presumptive nominee for president, and the campaign has come out with a memo detailing a four-step guide to how she can win the presidency.

The plan includes consolidating the base with strong outreach to Black, Latino, Asian American, Native American, and Hispanic Islander voters. They say Harris has a 44 net approval rating among Black voters and leads Trump by 54 points. She's also significantly ahead among young voters by 25 points.

Step two is expanding the coalition. They're not stopping at just holding the base, but also targeting voters who have shifted towards Democrats since 2020. That includes white, college-educated voters and voters over 65.

Step three: mobilizing the undecided. The campaign recognizes that about 7 percent of voters are still undecided. They are disproportionately Black, Latino, and under 30.

The last step is focusing in on key states. The campaign is targeting the blue wall states like Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania, as well as Sunbelt states like North Carolina, Georgia, Arizona, and Nevada.

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Less than a day after Vice President Kamala Harris announced her presidential bid, some Republicans targeted her race in their critiques. Tennessee Republican Rep. Tim Burchett, in a CNN interview, asserted that President Joe Biden chose Harris as his running mate solely because she is Black, calling her "a DEI hire" and disparaging her record.

The remarks prompted immediate backlash, with many condemning them as perpetuating racist stereotypes about Black women.

Harris's qualifications are substantial, with a career spanning over two decades as a prosecutor, her tenure as San Francisco's district attorney, and later California's attorney general. She then made history as California's first Black and South Asian U.S. senator before being elected vice president in 2020.

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53,000 joined in with Win With Black Men, a call to support Vice President Kamala Harris to become America's next president. The group's executive director Khalil Thompson said: "This is a huge moment for all of us tonight will be the largest gathering of Black men in politics in recent history. We are united to support our sister, Vice President Kamala Harris for president."

Also hosting the event were journalist Roland Martin, activist Michael Blake, attorney Bakari Sellers, and Quentin James. Together, the group brought in $1.3 million in just under three hours. The call also featured prominent names like Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Congressman Maxwell Frost, actors Bill Bellamy and Don Cheadle, and many more.

Part of the proceeds will not just go to the Harris campaign but will also be divvied among civil rights organizations helping to get out the vote. Organizers promised that this would not be the last call and there is more to come as they build this movement to uplift, empower, and mobilize Black men.

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In this episode of Hollywood Live, Tanya Hart discusses George Clooney’s commendation of President Joe Biden’s decision to exit the 2024 presidential race and his support for Vice President Kamala Harris’s bid. Clooney, a lifelong Democrat, praised Biden for “saving democracy” and has backed Harris with his fundraising efforts. Harris’s campaign has raised over $100 million since her announcement, with Beyoncé granting permission for her song “Freedom” to be used during Harris’s campaign appearances. Tune in to hear more about these exciting developments and follow Tanya Hart on social media for the latest updates.

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In this episode of Hollywood Live Extra, Tanya Hart sits down with the inimitable Laurieann Gibson, the new judge on Hulu’s reality competition show “Dress My Tour.” Laurieann shares insights about the show, which takes fans behind the curtain of the unpredictable fashion and music industry. With celebrity guests like Toni Braxton and JoJo Siwa, the show challenges costume designers to create unique pieces for various artists. Laurieann also reflects on her incredible career, working with stars like Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj, and emphasizes the importance of passion and creativity in her work. Tune in to discover how Laurieann brings her visionary artistry to life on this exciting new show.

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In her first campaign appearance, Vice President Kamala Harris came out swinging at the Republican Party and former President Donald Trump, saying she would put her record against his at any time.

"You know, as many of you know, before I was elected as Vice President, before I was elected as United States Senator, I was the elected Attorney General, as I've mentioned, of California. Before that, I was a courtroom prosecutor. In those roles, I took on perpetrators of all kinds — predators who abused women, fraudsters who ripped off consumers, cheaters who broke the rules for their own gain. So hear me when I say I know Donald Trump's type."

The vice president travels to Milwaukee for her first rally today under the now Harris-Biden ticket, after securing enough delegates to become the party's nominee for president.

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On July 23, 2009, the literary world mourned the loss of Everette "E" Lynn Harris, a New York Times bestselling author whose groundbreaking work gave voice to the experiences of Black gay men.

Harris, known for his compelling storytelling and candid exploration of complex social issues, broke new ground with his debut novel, "Invisible Life," which was first self-published in 1991.

His vivid portrayals of love, identity, and resilience resonated with readers and critics alike, earning him a dedicated following and significant commercial success.

Throughout his career, Harris penned 11 novels, with 10 making the New York Times bestseller list, and he was celebrated not only for his literary achievements but also for his contributions to diversity and representation in contemporary fiction.

E. Lynn Harris passed away at 54 years old. 

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Black women put out a call to Black women and they responded. On Sunday, it was to the tune of 40,000 women who gathered on a Zoom call to show support and rally behind Vice President Kamala Harris to become the Democratic presidential nominee after President Joe Biden said he would not run.

The call was moderated by one of the group's conveners, Jyothika Edy, and they raised $1.5 million in just three hours. It featured speakers like Donna Brazile and Congresswomen Joyce Beatty, Jasmine Crockett, and Maxine Waters. Also in attendance: Actress and activist Jenifer Lewis, who broke out in song, Siobhan Arline Bradley, president of the National Congress of Negro Women, Black Voters Matter co-founder LaTosha Brown, members of the Divine Nine, and many more.

The women did not only speak of the power of the moment but pushed back on the rhetoric from right-wing attacks against Harris. The group intends to hold more calls.

Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, a former president of Spelman College, urged those listening to push forward, stating, "Don't you ever lose faith in Black women."

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Small-dollar donors contributed nearly $47 million on ActBlue in the seven hours after Vice President Harris launched her presidential campaign Sunday afternoon, the Democratic fundraising platform announced. This amount represents the total raised on the platform, not just donations to Harris's campaign.

President Biden announced on July 21 that he would be stepping aside in the presidential race, endorsing Harris. ActBlue also reported raising over $27.5 million in the first five hours of Harris's campaign.

The New York Times noted that Sunday was the largest day for online Democratic donations since the 2020 election, surpassing the previous record set the day after Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death in September 2020, when ActBlue raised about $73.5 million.

Key Democratic donors are now backing Harris following Biden's decision.

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After much pressure, President Biden has stepped out of the 2024 presidential race, posting a statement on X, formerly Twitter, shortly after 2 p.m. on Sunday that said, "My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best decision I’ve made. Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this."

Within 24 hours, the campaign brought in nearly $50 million from donors. Vice President Harris sent out a statement saying, "I am honored to have the President's endorsement, and my intention is to earn and win this nomination."

"I will do everything in my power to unite the Democratic Party—and unite our nation—to defeat Donald Trump and his extreme Project 2025 agenda," the statement continued.

Although President Biden is publicly backing Harris, the decision is up to the delegates. The Democratic National Convention Executive Committee could hold a roll call to officially recognize Harris as their nominee, or take this to an open convention — a move that hasn't been done in decades.

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