At the Congressional Black Caucus Dinner, Kamala Harris recently delivered a speech that caught attention not just for its content, but for the way she presented it. Kicking off with the line, “Hello to all my divine nine brothas and sistas,” Harris seemed to adopt a different tone, sparking conversations about whether this was an attempt to connect more directly with the audience.
Harris, who has a history of making headlines for adjusting her delivery in different settings, has faced similar critiques before, particularly when speaking to Black communities. While some see this as a politician trying to resonate with her audience, others view it as pandering.
The speech, delivered in Washington, D.C., aimed to honor the historically Black fraternities and sororities known as the “Divine Nine,” but it was the tone and phrasing that ended up raising eyebrows and leading to widespread debate on social media.
She continued the rest of the speech in her normal San Francisco/Canada tone and accent