Anticipation filled the air at Howard University in Washington, D.C., Tuesday night as thousands gathered on The Yard to celebrate what many hoped would be a historic victory for Vice President Kamala Harris.

"We must accept the results of this election," Harris said on Wednesday. "Earlier today, I spoke with President-elect Trump and congratulated him on his victory. I also told him that we will help him and his team with their transition. And we will engage in a peaceful transfer of power,"