Harris takes the stage in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Former Vice President and 2024 democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has taken the stage at the Alabama Theatre.

The former Vice President arrived onstage to thunderous applause as she was introduced onstage by Charlamagne Tha God Friday evening. However, outside of the theatre, Pro-Palestinian protesters held signs criticizing Harris’ role in the Biden administration and its stance toward Israel’s war in Gaza.

While fans and supporters of Harris have consistently gathered to greet the former presidential nominee throughout her book tour, the sight of protestors has also been a persistent one.

The first night of the book tour, in New York, was interrupted several times by protestors inside of the venue. Harris eventually directly addressed protestors following continued interruptions.

“I understand your concern and how you feel — I think I do,” Harris told a protester at the time. “And the reality of it is where we are right now didn’t have to be this way — in terms of the blank check that this president has given (to Israel).”

Harris is on a tour of 18 U.S. cities to promote her new book, “107 Days” in which she provides readers with an inside look at the race for the presidency. The book, co-written by Geraldine Brooks, chronicles her time running for president before she was defeated by President Donald Trump.