Who Is Kamala Harris?

Written by Kirsten Anderson and Who HQ · Illustrated by Manuel Gutierrez

Part of the Who HQ Now series

A biography of Kamala Harris, the first woman of color to run for vice president for a major political party

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56 pages· 3,948 words· Est. 33 min read· 860L

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Kamala Harris's path to becoming the first female, African-American, and South Asian-American Vice President is marked by resilience and determination. From failing her first bar exam to rising as California's Attorney General and a U.S. Senator, her story is one of breaking barriers and championing progressive reforms. Discover the pivotal moments that shaped her career and America's future.

From the publisher

The inspiring story of Vice President Kamala Harris told in the new Who HQ Now format for trending topics. On November 7, 2020, Kamala Harris, a senator from California, became the first woman and the first African-American and South Asian-American person to be elected to the vice presidency. While her nomination for this position was not unexpected, her rise to national prominence was one filled with unexpected turns and obstacles. After failing her first bar exam to become a lawyer, she tried again and passed. From there, she quickly rose through the legal ranks, serving as district attorney of San Francisco, then California’s attorney general, and soon, senator. As a politician, Kamala Harris has been a vocal champion of progressive reforms and women’s rights. This exciting story details the defining moments of what led to her nomination and all the monumental ones since that have shaped her career and the future of America.

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