A virtual event hosted by Winfrey was marked by teary moments and celebrity endorsements, drawing hundreds of thousands of viewers across social media.

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke off the cuff, as guests included a teenager shot at her school and the family of a woman in Georgia who died as a result of the state’s abortion ban.

Excitement peaked when Winfrey entered the room at an events center in Farmington Hills, where invited guests gathered for a "Celebration of Unity" reception.