KAMALA

The daughter of a Jamaican father and Indian mother, Kamala Harris broke all boundaries of racial and gender profiling to fight her way to the very top – becoming the first woman Vice President of the United States. She is also the first Black person and the first person of South Asian descent to be awarded such a high honor.

Amplifying the Voices of Woman of Color

Kamala Harris is the daughter of an Indian-American mother and Jamaican-American father.

As people watched her address on November 7, 2020, they were struck in awe of the history being made right before their eyes. To finally see a woman of color addressing the nation like the United States' vice president was truly surreal. It was a moment of overwhelming glory and a night to be remembered as Harris spoke, "While I may be the first woman in this office, I will not be the last because every little girl watching tonight sees that this is a country of possibilities."

Her inclusivity, dedication to amplifying the voices of American POC, and her fighting spirit of offering women the respect and equality they deserve marked a significant shift in American politics. Throughout her speech, she reflected and acknowledged other women who inspired her journey and have endlessly fought to pave the way for her eventual victory.

Fighting Racial Injustice in the United States

Standing proud of her Jamaican and Indian roots, Kamala Harris and all other POC involved in American politics struggle each day to eliminate the stigma against their identities. Her victory is a national milestone for a country still grappling with racial injustices and a clear division.

To many, Kamala Harris embodies the way forward to a better, more progressive and accepting United States. Her position as the Vice President speaks volumes for a country growing more racially diverse and embracing this diversity instead of fighting it.

Starting a Long Journey towards Equality

Despite the success of Harris and Biden, America still has a long way to go before claiming equality for all. The journey to equal representation of women, acceptance for all races, and diminished racial biases is a long and tiring one – but the United States is finally headed in the right direction. As more Black women stand for their rights, there is increasing conversation about age-old systemic barriers that hold people back from their true potential. Only by having these tough conversations can we move forward.

This victory has brought hope, motivation, and a sense of a better future in the hearts of hundreds of little girls watching from their homes.