20 SEP. 2024 · Oprah Winfrey hosted a livestreamed town hall event called "Unite for America" to support Kamala Harris's presidential campaign. The event was held in Farmington Hills, Michigan, a critical battleground state, and featured a star-studded cast of celebrities, including Chris Rock, Meryl Streep, and Julia Roberts. The goal of the event was to energize Harris's base and appeal to undecided voters. During the event, Harris answered questions on a variety of issues including gun control, the economy, immigration, and abortion. The event was structured as an interactive, conversational format, mirroring Winfrey's popular talk show, with the celebrities offering testimonials and Harris responding to audience questions. Winfrey used her platform to urge undecided voters to consider Harris, emphasizing the need for decency, unity, and an end to political bickering. The event, while designed to boost Harris's campaign, was still viewed as a tight race against Donald Trump. Despite showing momentum in polls, Harris's campaign was still seen as a close race against Trump. The event was designed to help Harris build support among Black voters, who have historically been a key demographic for the Democratic party. Winfrey acknowledged the need to reach out to Black men, who were reportedly leaning towards Trump due to economic concerns.