In today’s digital age, social media is often criticized for its negative impact, which outweighs its positive impact. However, there are also moments when social media becomes a beacon of hope and inspiration. One such moment came recently when Chadwick Boseman’s last tweet resurfaced.
This tweet has resurfaced after Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race. Boxman’s last tweet on X was for Harris and now that Biden is endorsing Harris for the presidential election, his last tweet has resurfaced. Let’s take a closer look at Boseman’s last tweet.
Biden’s announcement and Harris’s historic run
On Sunday, US President Joe Biden announced his decision to step down as the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate for the upcoming election. He has extended his full support to Vice President Kamala Harris, who is now set to contest for the presidency against Donald Trump.
They want Chadwick Boseman to be here and watch Kamala Harris potentially become the first female president.
Boseman’s last tweet
For many fans, this moment is historic. It’s been four years since Chadwick Boseman passed away. The famous actor died of colon cancer in 2020, but his impact still lingers on people. One way his legacy is kept alive is through his final tweet, which has recently gone viral again.
On August 12, 2020, Boseman tweeted a photo with Kamala Harris, expressing support for her and the Democratic ticket in the upcoming presidential election. Boseman wrote, “I’m honored to meet our @VP candidate. Let’s make history.” Sadly, he wasn’t there to see her become vice president. But now, when Joe Biden has stepped down and endorsed Harris, Boseman’s tweet has resurfaced.
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Boseman’s enduring legacy
Now her fans are revisiting her last tweet. Yes, as soon as Biden endorsed Harris, fans revisited her tweet. Now, as they wait for the upcoming election, they are thinking that it will be an honour for them if Harris wins.
It’s been four years since Boseman’s tragic death, but his final tweet continues to resonate among fans. One fan commented, “Chadwick would be so proud.” Another added, “He knew Kamala was destined for great things.”
Boseman and Harris
Boseman and Harris both graduated from Howard University, a black college in Washington, D.C. The photo of Boseman and Harris (mentioned below) was taken in 2018 at an event for Families Belong Together, a coalition protesting the separation of immigrant children from their families.
Before his passing, Boseman was a strong advocate for voting. He appeared in a public service announcement in 2018 encouraging Americans to vote. In the PSA, Boseman shared his first experience voting. He also highlighted the importance of making your voice heard.
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Boseman died after battling colon cancer
Boseman died of colon cancer on August 28, 2020. His family announced his death on Twitter. His death was a great loss for fans around the world who admired not only his acting talent but also his advocacy. Despite his illness, he continued to work and delivered great films like Marshall, Da 5 Bloods, and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.
Kamala Harris also expressed her grief over the x and offered condolences to Boseman’s family. She tweeted, “My friend and fellow Bison Chadwick Boseman was brilliant, kind, learned and humble. Gone too soon but his life changed so much. My heartfelt condolences to his family.”
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