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Kamala Harris: A Biography

A biography of Kamala Harris, highlighting key moments of her life and career, from her childhood to her current role as Vice President.

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What is Kamala Harris's background and early life?: Kamala Harris was born in Oakland, California to immigrant parents, Shyamala Gopalan Harris from India and Donald Harris from Jamaica. Her parents met during the Civil Rights Movement.
What significant firsts has Kamala Harris achieved in her career?: Harris's career has been marked by many 'firsts': first female District Attorney of San Francisco, first Black and Asian American Attorney General of California, and the first female Vice President of the United States.
How did Kamala Harris's relationship with Joe Biden evolve during the 2020 election?: In the 2020 Presidential primaries, Harris challenged Joe Biden's record on issues such as school busing and segregation. Biden later chose her as his running mate.
What is Kamala Harris's prosecutorial background and the controversies surrounding it?: Before entering politics, Harris served for three decades as a prosecutor. Her time as a prosecutor has been subject to scrutiny from progressives and criminal justice advocates.
What are some of Kamala Harris's key achievements and responsibilities as Vice President?: As Vice President, Harris has focused on various issues, including voting rights, climate change, and the economic recovery. She broke records as President of the Senate, casting the most tie-breaking votes.

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