Chadwick Boseman's fans get emotional as late actor's final tweet supporting Kamala Harris resurfaces

WASHINGTON, DC: The final tweet from 'Black Panther' star Chadwick Boseman, who died in 2020, has resurfaced on X (formerly known as Twitter) following President Joe Biden's endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris as the next Democratic presidential nominee.

The renewed attention to the post showcases the emotional connection fans still feel toward Boseman and their enthusiasm for Harris’s historic candidacy.

Fans remember Chadwick Boseman as Kamala Harris becomes 2024 Democratic nominee

In August 2020, Chadwick Boseman shared a poignant photo of himself and Kamala Harris at an event, voicing his support for her with the caption, “YES @KamalaHarris! #WhenWeAllVote #Vote2020.” The post came just days before Boseman succumbed to his private battle with stage IV colon cancer on August 28, 2020.

The resurfacing of Boseman’s tweet has elicited a wave of responses from fans, many of whom voiced a deep sense of loss and a wish that Boseman could witness this pivotal moment in American history.

One fan poignantly wrote on X, “Wish you were here to see her become our first female President!”

Another wrote, “Continue to rest in power! We got her again this November !!”

One comment read, "They might be about to make this happen for you, Chadwick. It’s 4 years later, but this could be it. #TeamHarris 2024."

Someone else shared, “I feel like I got punched in the chest I miss him so much."

Another added, "Message heard, brother."

Boseman’s death at the age of 43 shocked the world, as he had kept his battle with cancer private. A statement shared on his social media accounts revealed that he had filmed many of his final projects, including 'Marshall', 'Da 5 Bloods', and August Wilson’s 'Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom' while undergoing “countless surgeries and chemotherapy.”

Harris, who shared a special connection with Boseman through their alma mater, Howard University, honored him with a heartfelt tribute. “Heartbroken. My friend and fellow Bison Chadwick Boseman was brilliant, kind, learned, and humble. He left too early but his life made a difference. Sending my sincere condolences to his family,” she wrote, as reported by Decider.

Joe Biden endorses Kamala Harris for president

On July 17, President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race amid concerns about his age and mental acuity following a challenging debate performance against Trump.

Following his announcement, Biden quickly endorsed Kamala Harris, stating on X, “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.”

Biden’s endorsement had an immediate impact, with reports indicating that the Democratic Party experienced “the biggest fundraising day of the 2024 cycle,” garnering $49.6 million in grassroots donations.

Following Biden’s lead, notable figures such as Bill and Hillary Clinton and former House speaker Nancy Pelosi also endorsed Harris. The Vice President has also received support from celebrities, including Charli XCX, Jamie Lee Curtis, Amy Schumer, and Sheryl Lee Ralph.

After securing enough support from delegates, including a significant number from her home state of California, Harris said, “When I announced my campaign for President, I said I intended to go out and earn this nomination. Tonight, I am proud to have secured the broad support needed to become our party’s nominee, and as a daughter of California, I am proud that my home state’s delegation helped put our campaign over the top. I look forward to formally accepting the nomination soon.”

Rallying support for Kamala Harris

At a virtual meeting of California’s DNC delegation, Speaker Emerita Pelosi made the motion to endorse Harris for president, which a spokesperson confirmed. Pelosi announced that with the endorsement of California’s delegation, Harris had garnered enough delegates to secure the Democratic nomination for president in August.

Top Democrats have rallied behind Harris, emphasizing the importance of defeating Republican candidate Donald Trump. Harris’s campaign is gaining momentum as she heads to the battleground state of Wisconsin for her first major campaign event since announcing her candidacy.

In her address to campaign staff in Wilmington, Delaware, Harris outlined her strategy against Trump, referencing her extensive experience as San Francisco district attorney and California attorney general.

“So hear me when I say I know Donald Trump’s type,” she asserted. Harris also emphasized her commitment to economic opportunity and abortion access, stating, “Our fight for the future is also a fight for freedoms. The baton is in our hands.”

Though recovering from COVID-19 at his home in Rehoboth, President Biden promised his unwavering support for Harris, speaking to the staff by phone and vowed to campaign for her actively, The Guardian reported.

“I’ll be doing whatever Kamala Harris wants me or needs me to do,” he said. When Harris took the microphone, Biden affectionately told her, “I love you, kid.” Harris responded with heartfelt emotion, “I love you, Joe.”

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