ATLANTA – In the first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, both sides were eager to watch and support their candidate.
In Atlanta, Democrats and Republicans hosted watch parties across the city. In Southwest Atlanta, the HBCU Green Fund brought together Atlanta University Center students and the community for an evening of civic engagement. The event aimed to bridge generational viewpoints and focus on engaging young voters.
“It’s really important to have young people, especially young college students educated,” said Felicia Davis, the founder of the HBCU Green Fund, “It’s very interesting to see how informed are they about the issues and how informed they are about the process.”
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Meanwhile, the Trump campaign and volunteer group Trump Force 47 held a watch party at the popular firearms store Adventure Outdoors in Smyrna.
“I’m excited to hear President Trump …