Kamala Harris. A Brief Biography

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00:00Hi! Today, let us learn something about the Vice President of USA, Kamala Harris.

00:07She is sure to run for U.S. Presidency for coming U.S. Presidential Election.

00:13So, let us start.

00:15Kamala Harris is a prominent figure in American politics,

00:20currently serving as the Vice President of the United States.

00:24Harris was born on October 20, 1964, in Oakland, California, to an Indian mother and Jamaican father.

00:33She attended Howard University, where she studied political science and economics,

00:39before going on to earn her law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of Law.

00:46Harris began her career as a prosecutor in the Alameda County District Attorney's Office,

00:52before eventually being elected as the District Attorney of San Francisco in 2003.

00:58As the District Attorney of San Francisco, Harris gained a reputation for her tough stance on crime

01:05and her progressive policies on issues such as drug offenders and truancy.

01:10In 2010, she was elected as the Attorney General of California,

01:15becoming the first woman and the first African American to hold the position.

01:20During her time as Attorney General, Harris focused on issues such as consumer protection,

01:26environmental protection, and criminal justice reform.

01:30She also gained national attention for her work in securing a $25 billion settlement

01:37from the nation's five largest mortgage servicers for their role in the foreclosure crisis.

01:44In 2016, Harris was elected to the United States Senate, representing the state of California.

01:51As a senator, she has been a vocal advocate for health care reform, gun control,

01:57and the protection of immigrant rights.

02:00Harris gained further national attention during her run for the Democratic nomination for president in 2020,

02:07before ultimately being chosen as Joe Biden's running mate in the presidential election.

02:13In November 2020, Harris made history as the first woman, the first African American,

02:20and the first Asian American to be elected Vice President of the United States.

02:25Throughout her career, Kamala Harris has been a trailblazer and a champion for justice and equality.

02:32She has broken barriers and shattered glass ceilings,

02:36inspiring countless individuals to believe that anything is possible.

02:41As Vice President, Harris continues to be a role model for women and girls everywhere,

02:47showing that with hard work, determination, and a commitment to service, anyone can achieve their dreams.

02:54Harris' intelligence, passion, and dedication to public service make her a truly remarkable leader in American politics.