KHive
#KHive is an online informal organization supporting the Vice-Presidential candidacy of Kamala Harris. It formed during her 2020 Presidential campaign as an effort to defend Harris from racist and sexist attacks.[1][2][3] It is an example of stan culture.[3] Harris' supporters also uses the hashtag #WeGotHerBack.[1]
The name is a reference to #BeyHive, which is a group of Beyoncé fans.[1][3]
When Harris endorsed Joe Biden in March, the Biden campaign released a video in which Biden asks Harris if the #KHive will support him.[3]
References
- ^ a b c Zakrzewski, Cat (13 August 2020). "Kamala Harris is already facing online attacks in her bid for the vice presidency". Washington Post. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
- ^ Zhou, Li (2019-07-25). "The #KHive, Kamala Harris's most devoted online supporters, explained". Vox. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
- ^ a b c d Bixby, Scott (2020-08-12). "Kamala Harris Built a 'Digital Army'—Now She Gets to Use It". The Daily Beast. Retrieved 2020-08-15.