Kamala Harris: First Woman Vice President of the United States
Early Life and Career
Kamala Devi Harris was born on October 20, 1964, in Oakland, California. She is the daughter of Jamaican and Indian immigrants.
Harris graduated from Howard University and the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.
Political Career
Harris served as District Attorney of San Francisco from 2004 to 2011.
She was elected as California's first woman Attorney General in 2011 and served until 2017.
In 2016, Harris was elected to the U.S. Senate, representing California.
Vice Presidency
In 2020, Harris was elected as the 49th Vice President of the United States, alongside President Joe Biden.
She is the first woman and first African American to hold the office.
Personal Life
Harris is married to Douglas Emhoff, a lawyer. They have two children.
Legacy
Harris's groundbreaking election as Vice President represents a significant milestone for diversity and inclusion in American politics.
She is an inspiring role model for women and people of color everywhere.
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