9 Things You Should Know About Vice President Kamala Harris

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Kamala Harris made history in 2020 as the first female Vice President of the United States. Now, at 59 years old, the political trailblazer is poised to potentially become the first female President of the U.S. 

Before her groundbreaking tenure in the White House, Harris forged a path marked by significant achievements in social justice, criminal justice reform, and advocacy for women’s rights. Her dedication to serving the American people has garnered widespread anticipation about her future impact once she assumes the presidency. Here are some things you may not know about the fierce V.P.

Kamala Harris holds a noteworthy affiliation with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., having joined the historic organization during her time at Howard University in the 1980s, according to USA Today. Founded in 1908 at Howard University, Alpha Kappa Alpha is the oldest African American Greek-letter sorority and is part of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, commonly known as the Divine Nine—a collective of historically Black fraternities and sororities.

Recently, Harris’s sorority sisters, under the banner of Win With Black Women, demonstrated their support by raising over $1 million for her presidential campaign during a private Zoom call organized by prominent Democratic strategist Donna Brazile, alongside Congresswoman Joyce Beatty and featuring Rep. Jasmine Crockett. The initiative highlights the strong bonds within the sorority and their commitment to Harris’s candidacy. Additionally, over 44,000 Black women convened to strategize and mobilize in support of Harris’s candidacy. The energy and pride for Harris were palpable as the community rallied behind her historic bid.

We made history together tonight and raised over $1.5 million in just 3 hrs!

Have you given yet? Donate here: https://t.co/LNDjYUl9X6#WinWithBlackWomen #OneVoiceOneFight pic.twitter.com/l9FvPAInXx

— Win With Black Women (@WinWithBLKWomen) July 22, 2024

Similarly, a conference call targeting Black men, hosted by Roland Martin and attended by at least 35,000 participants, raised over $1.3 million. Notable speakers including Gov. Wes Moore, attorney Benjamin Crump, civil rights leader Marc Morial, and NAACP President Derrick Johnson underscored the significance of Harris’s candidacy and the broad-based support it has garnered within the Black community.

Harris’s presidential ambitions were evident from the outset, as she swiftly raised over $80 million from grassroots supporters within a day of announcing her campaign for the Democratic nomination. Her momentum was bolstered by enthusiastic backing from party members, culminating in her securing 2,688 delegates—surpassing the 1,976 needed for nomination. 

As Kamala Harris continues to redefine political norms and inspire generations, her journey from Vice President to potentially the first female President promises to be a testament to resilience, leadership, and her never-ending quest for equality in American politics.

Here are few more facts about Kamala Harris that shed light on her background and achievements.

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