Kamala Harris made history in 2020 by becoming the first woman and the first South Asian person to be elected Vice President of the United States. Reflecting on her journey, Harris paid tribute to her mother and the generations of women of all races who paved the way for her achievement. “While I may be the first woman in this office, I will not be the last,” she told a cheering and honking audience in Wilmington, Delaware. “Because every little girl watching tonight sees that this is a country of possibilities.”


So, who is Kamala Harris? Here are some facts that you ought to know about 59-year-old Californian senator.
Harris's ascent to one of the highest offices in the country highlights the remarkable trajectory of her political career. A former San Francisco district attorney, she was elected as the first Black woman to serve as California’s attorney general. In 2016, she became only the second Black woman in history to be elected to the United States Senate.

As Vice President, Harris is expected to select a running mate, with speculation pointing towards a moderate male candidate to appeal to voters who may perceive her as more progressive than President Biden. To reassure conservative voters, Harris is likely to emphasize her extensive experience as a "top cop," leveraging her law enforcement background to garner broader support.

Source : RTE.IE, Brookings.edu