Harris criticized for adopting a new accent at Congressional Black Caucus gathering.

At the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Phoenix Awards Dinner, some users made fun of Kamala Harris' new accent.

Harris criticized for adopting a new accent at Congressional Black Caucus gathering.
Harris criticized for adopting a new accent at Congressional Black Caucus gathering.

During a Congressional Black Caucus event on Saturday night, Vice President Harris was ridiculed online for adopting a new accent.

""Greetings to my Divine Nine and HBCU family," Harris stated at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Phoenix Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C."

Kamala Harris unveiled a new accent at the Black Caucus Dinner, as shared by the End Wokeness account on X.

"Is it a new accent or is it her old fake one? Paul A. Szypula, with over 232,700 followers, responded. Regardless, it's disrespectful to black people. Shame on Kamala."

"Kamala Harris showcases her new accent at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 2024 Phoenix Awards Dinner in Washington D.C., as seen in a clip shared by Collin Rugg to X."

James Hirsen, a columnist with 270,500 followers on X, wrote about Kamala Harris's accent.

Harris laughs on stage at Congressional Black Caucus dinner
Vice President Kamala Harris speaking at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Phoenix Awards Dinner in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.  (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Harris, who was raised in Canada, has adopted varying accents while campaigning across the United States.

Harris mentioned her membership in a historically Black sorority at Howard University while discussing the "Divine Nine" comment.

Planet Chronicle Digital reached out to the Harris campaign for comment Sunday.

Earlier this month, the vice president faced criticism after footage revealed her using different accents during campaign events in Detroit and Pittsburgh, despite being only a few hours apart.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was questioned by Planet Chronicle' Peter Doocy about the vice president's accent, with Doocy asking, "When did the vice president acquire a southern accent?"

Earlier this month, Jean-Pierre stated from the White House podium that he had no clue about the topic being discussed.

"Doocy stated that she used the same tone of voice when discussing unions in Detroit as she did in Pittsburgh, and it appeared as though she had a southern drawl."

Harris and Biden at Congressional Black Caucus
President Joe Biden, left, with Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, right, on stage at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Phoenix Awards Dinner in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.  (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

""Do you think Americans seriously believe this question is important?" Jean-Pierre asked. "They care about the economy, lowering costs, and healthcare, that's what Americans prioritize," he replied."

Harris at Congressional Black Caucus dinner
Kamala Harris speaking at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Phoenix Awards Dinner in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.  (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

In the upcoming days, Harris is making an effort to win over Black voters. During a dinner with the Congressional Black Caucus, President Biden praised Harris as the first Black and South Asian woman vice president and stated, "I hope God will allow her to become the first woman president of the United States of America."

On Tuesday, Harris will meet with members of the National Association of Black Journalists in Philadelphia. On Thursday, she'll participate in a live-streamed rally led by Oprah Winfrey and featuring groups such as "Win with Black Women," "White Women: Answer the Call," and "South Asians for Harris," according to the Associated Press.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

by Danielle Wallace

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