Kamala Harris
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An independent tribute to Kamala D. Harris — the first woman, first Black American, and first South Asian American to serve as Vice President of the United States. Explore her remarkable life, career, and legacy of public service.
Kamala D. Harris
A Life in Public Service
Born on October 20, 1964, in Oakland, California, Kamala Devi Harris is the daughter of Shyamala Gopalan, a cancer researcher who emigrated from India, and Donald Harris, an economist who emigrated from Jamaica. Raised in a household steeped in civic engagement and academic achievement, she developed an early passion for justice.
Harris attended Howard University, a historically Black university in Washington, D.C., where she majored in Political Science and Economics and graduated in 1986. She earned her law degree from UC Hastings College of the Law in 1989 and began her legal career in the Alameda County District Attorney's Office.
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Born in Oakland, California to Shyamala Gopalan and Donald Harris.
Born in Oakland, California to Shyamala Gopalan and Donald Harris.
Graduated from Howard University with a degree in Political Science and Economics.
Graduated from Howard University with a degree in Political Science and Economics.
Earned her J.D. from UC Hastings College of the Law.
Earned her J.D. from UC Hastings College of the Law.
Elected District Attorney of San Francisco — the first woman and first person of colour in that role.
Elected District Attorney of San Francisco — the first woman and first person of colour in that role.
Elected California Attorney General — the first woman, first Black American, and first South Asian American to hold the office.
Elected California Attorney General — the first woman, first Black American, and first South Asian American to hold the office.
Sworn in as U.S. Senator for California.
Sworn in as U.S. Senator for California.
Inaugurated as the 49th Vice President of the United States — the first woman, first Black American, and first South Asian American to hold the office.
Inaugurated as the 49th Vice President of the United States — the first woman, first Black American, and first South Asian American to hold the office.
Major Public-Service Milestones
District Attorney
San Francisco, 2004–2011
Led the office with a focus on criminal justice reform, reducing recidivism, and protecting vulnerable communities.
Attorney General
California, 2011–2017
Championed consumer protection, environmental enforcement, and civil rights as the top law enforcement officer of the most populous U.S. state.
U.S. Senator
California, 2017–2021
Served on the Senate Intelligence and Judiciary Committees, advocating for healthcare, immigration reform, and economic justice.
Vice President
United States, 2021–2025
Made history as the first woman, first Black American, and first South Asian American to serve as Vice President of the United States.
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