Dick Van Dyke endorses Kamala Harris with 1964 civil rights speech
variety.com — November 6, 2024, 03:02 AM UTC
Dick Van Dyke, at 98, endorsed Kamala Harris for president by reading a speech he gave in 1964 at a civil rights rally with Martin Luther King Jr. The video, titled “VOTE!! @KamalaHarris,” was posted on Monday. In the speech, Van Dyke emphasized that hatred and prejudice are not natural but harmful. He noted that while there have been improvements since 1964, more progress is needed to achieve Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision. Previously, Van Dyke supported Bernie Sanders in 2020 and backed Joe Biden earlier this year before he withdrew from the race.