In this time in the landscape of American politics, Kamala Harris has emerged as a trailblazer, her name carrying profound cultural and symbolic significance. "Kamala" translates to "lotus flower," a symbol of purity and strength in Indian tradition, often associated with the goddess Lakshmi, who represents wealth and prosperity. The second part of her name, "Devi," means "goddess," reinforcing this connection to resilience and power. Born to immigrant parents in Oakland, California, Kamala Harris journey from a deputy district attorney to becoming California's first Black and Indian-origin Attorney General, the first Indian American U.S. Senator, and ultimately the first woman, first Black, and first Indian American Vice President of the United States of America is emblematic of the evolving face of American leadership.

EDUCATION

Harris attended Howard University, a historically Black university in Washington, D.C. While at Howard, she interned as a mailroom clerk for California Senator Alan Cranston, chaired the economics society, led the debate team, and joined the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. Harris graduated from Howard in 1986 with a degree in political science and economics.

Harris then attended law school at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, through its Legal Education Opportunity Program. While at UC Hastings, she served as president of its chapter of the Black Law Students Association. She graduated with a Juris Doctor in 1989 and was admitted to the California Bar in June 1990.

AT PRESENT

She is running for the President of the United States of America and her nomination is historic. With her experience and visionary leadership, Harris is bringing people from all walks of life together, transforming the presidential race into a powerful testament to inclusivity and diverse representation—core values that define America.

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