See Kerry Washington Reunite with Her Former Teacher in This Sweet Exchange
While the Democratic National Convention strove to appeal to a wide audience, the program touched one individual in particular. Tiffany Bluemle, an educator, received a special surprise while watching Wednesday night's broadcast.
On the convention's third night, actress Kerry Washington (and Town & Country's September cover star) took on M.C. duties for the virtual event. She kicked off the program by delivering her own remarks, focusing on injustice in America. She began her speech by remembering her experience learning about American history and the Constitution as a middle school student.
"When I was in 7th or 8th grade we memorized the preamble of the constitution and I've never forgotten it," Washington said. "The first 15 words of our constitution are, 'We the people, of the United States in order to form a more perfect union ... we say more perfect because our union is not without flaws."
"When our constitution was written, women couldn't vote," she continued. "Black people were considered three-fifths of a human being, but therein lies the work. No one is perfect. Nothing is."
Little did Washington know that this message would have an even greater impact on one particular person. Bluemle, Washington's teacher, responded to her former student's speech on Twitter.
"I nearly fell off the couch when @kerrywashington mentioned her 8th grade constitutional law class. I was her teacher. And so proud of her professional accomplishments and political advocacy," Bluemle said.
Happily, Washington saw this mention and responded in a sweet moment between former teacher and student.
"OMG!!!! Hi ?? Thank you for watching!!!!! And thank you for inspiring me and sooo many other students!!!" Washington responded.
The exchange continued, with Bluemle sending a touching tribute: "So damned proud of you @kerrywashington!!!"
Washington has been a longtime Democratic political advocate. She has previously expressed her support for the Black Lives Matter movement, LGBTQ rights, and was a fervent champion of President Barack Obama. Most recently, Washington produced a documentary called The Fight, which follows ACLU lawyers fighting legal battles spurred by recent administration policies.
It makes sense that Bluemle is particularly proud of Washington's political work, as the educator is also involved in politics. Bleumle is currently running for State Representative in Vermont’s Chittenden County.
Indeed, Bluemle certainly got a "proud teacher" moment this week. Hopefully, the politically active pair can reconnect in person when it's safe to do so.
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