Devout Democrat,
first V.P. of her color,
people's Momala.
Photo from Whitehouse.gov
10 Fun Facts About Kamala Harris:
- Kamala was born in Oakland, California, and has a mixed background with her parents emigrating from India and Jamaica.
- Her parents introduced her to civil rights demonstrations as a child, inspiring her into the field of legal and public service.
- In 1990, she was the Alameda County District Attorney standing up on behalf of children who were sexually assaulted.
- Harris created an environmental crimes unit in 2005.
- Known as one of the leaders of the fight for marriage equality.
- In 2016, she was elected as California's State Senator.
- While in the Senate, she advocated for healthcare reform, the ban on assault weapons, and more.
- One project that is eye-catching is the DREAM Act (Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act).
- She became the first female and first African American and first Asian-American to take the position of Vice President in the year 2020.
- In 2021, her children's book called Superheroes Are Everywhere, was included in welcome kits given to migrant children in a Long Beach, California shelter.
I keep Kamala close to me. 😀
She's traveled from one of my desks to another. Now she is seated next to Baby Yoda.
Sources:
- White House. Kamala Harris, The Vice President. https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/
vice-president-harris/ 2/1/22 - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Kamala Harris: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamala_Harris 2/1/22
- Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. Kamala Harris: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Kamala-Harris 2/1/22
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