Daysia Tolentino

culture and trends reporter for NBC

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The presumptive Democratic nominee has embraced Gen Z internet memes and pop star Charli XCX ’s viral summer album “brat” to energize young voters.

Kamala Harris’ ‘brat’ summer: Will memes get Gen Z to the polls?

The presumptive Democratic nominee has embraced Gen Z internet memes and pop star Charli XCX ’s viral summer album “brat” to energize young voters.

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