Figures in politics and pop culture took to social media on Saturday to congratulate Vice President-elect Kamala Harris
Kamala HarrisHarris says she has 'not yet' spoken to Pence Kamala Harris, Stacey Abrams among nominees for Time magazine's 2020 Person of the Year Mexican president breaks with other world leaders, refusing to acknowledge Biden win until election is finalized MORE for making history as the first woman, Black person and Indian American to be elected to the office.
The history-making moment comes 150 years after Black men got the right to vote and 100 years ago after women were granted the same right.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
Hillary Diane Rodham ClintonFederal workers stuck it out with Trump — now, we're ready to get back to work Biden soars as leader of the free world Intercept DC bureau chief says Biden picks are 'same people' from Obama years MORE, who made history in 2016 as the first female presidential nominee on a major party ticket in the U.S., noted the "history-making ticket" on Twitter.
The voters have spoken, and they have chosen @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris to be our next president and vice president.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 7, 2020
It's a history-making ticket, a repudiation of Trump, and a new page for America.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen. Onward, together. pic.twitter.com/YlDY9TJONs
House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.), who played a significant role in galvanizing the Black vote behind Vice President-elect Joe Biden
Joe BidenHarris says she has 'not yet' spoken to Pence Kamala Harris, Stacey Abrams among nominees for Time magazine's 2020 Person of the Year Obama: Republican Party members believe 'white males are victims' MORE in the Democratic primary, propelling him to a victory in South Carolina and a series of wins on Super Tuesday, wrote "our country’s leadership is more reflective of our diverse and dynamic country."
Kamala Harris has made history as the first woman and first person of color to be elected Vice President of the United States.
— James E. Clyburn (@WhipClyburn) November 7, 2020
Now more than ever, our country’s leadership is more reflective of our diverse and dynamic country.
Congratulations Madam Vice President-elect!
Harris's former Democratic rivals in the 2020 primary and Senate colleagues, including Sens. Cory Booker
Cory BookerSenate Democrats reelect Schumer as leader by acclamation Hill associations push for more diversity in lawmakers' staffs Sanders celebrates Biden-Harris victory: 'Thank God democracy won out' MORE (D-N.J.) and Kirsten Gillibrand
Kirsten GillibrandDemocratic senators urge Facebook to take action on anti-Muslim bigotry Social media responds to Harris making history: 'I feel like our ancestors are rejoicing' Ocasio-Cortez says she doesn't plan on 'staying in the House forever' MORE (D-N.Y.) also acknowledged the enormity of the moment on Twitter.
I feel like our ancestors are rejoicing.
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) November 7, 2020
For the first time, a Black and South Asian woman has been elected Vice President of the United States.
My sister has made history and blazed a trail for future generations to follow.
We love you, @KamalaHarris.
There's much to celebrate, but more than anything, I'm excited to celebrate calling my friend @KamalaHarris Madam Vice President.
— Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) November 7, 2020
She's made history as the first woman, first Black person, first South Asian elected VP. Congratulations, Kamala! Ready to get to work. pic.twitter.com/ROrRSfzjk4
In the House, Harris received praise from a number of members, as well as recently elected and future lawmakers, including Jamaal Bowman.
Congratulations to @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris on your historic win!
— Ilhan Omar
We have not only voted out the most corrupt, dangerous president in modern history but have the opportunity to carry out the most progressive agenda our country has ever seen.
Let’s get to work!Ilhan OmarBiden Cabinet picks largely unify Democrats — so far GOP congresswoman-elect wants to form Republican 'Squad' called 'The Force' OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Biden eyes new leadership at troubled public lands agency | House progressives tout their growing numbers in the chamber at climate rally | Trump administration pushes for rollback of Arctic offshore drilling regulations MORE (@IlhanMN) November 7, 2020
We getting ourselves a Black woman VP y’all. What a day!
— Jamaal Bowman (@JamaalBowmanNY) November 7, 2020
Pop culture figures also took to Twitter, including actress Kerry Washington, who campaigned for Biden and Harris.
The people have spoken! Thank you to everyone who used your vote and your voice to make history. PRESIDENT Joe Biden and VICE PRESIDENT Kamala Harris pic.twitter.com/EdWQc5rpYD
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) November 7, 2020
What a tremendous moment in our nation’s history ! Congrats to our new President @JoeBiden and the First Female Vice President in our history @KamalaHarris
— Reese Witherspoon (@ReeseW) November 7, 2020
And Harris’s niece, Meena, noted her 4-year-old daughter’s reaction in a tweet.
My 4 year old just yelled “BLACK GIRLS ARE WELCOME TO BE PRESIDENT!”
— Meena Harris (@meenaharris) November 7, 2020
