How Kamala Harris’ Indian relatives helped shape her views on civil rights and civic duty
4 years, 4 months ago

How Kamala Harris’ Indian relatives helped shape her views on civil rights and civic duty

CNN  

New Delhi CNN — In 1958, Shyamala Gopalan arrived in Berkeley, California, after traveling thousands of miles from her family to pursue a doctorate in nutrition and endocrinology. “From almost the moment she arrived from India, she chose and was welcomed to the Black community,” Harris wrote of her mother in her 2019 autobiography, “The Truths We Hold.” “In a country where she had no family, they were her family – and she was theirs.” Gopalan and Donald Harris divorced when the children were young, but she would continue to be active in the civil rights movement. “He would take walks every morning along the beach with his buddies who were all retired government officials and they would talk about politics, about how corruption must be fought and about justice,” Harris said. “They would laugh and voice opinions and argue, and those conversations, even more than their actions, had such a strong influence on me in terms of learning to be responsible, to be honest, and to have integrity.” Harris said her grandfather was one of the “original independence fighters in India,” but her uncle downplayed P.V.’s role in India’s fight against the British. Once Biden said he was going to nominate a woman, Balachandran thought it was “very, very likely” it would be Harris based on her experience and background Balachandran said he and Harris don’t speak that often, in large part due the distance and the demands of being a high-ranking US politician.

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Kamala Harris’s ancestral village in India holds special prayer for her victory
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris’s ancestral village in India holds special prayer for her victory

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An unassuming village about 13,000km from Washington is observing the …

US Election Results 2024: 8,000 miles away, Kamala Harris’ ancestral village in Tamil Nadu to pray for her victory
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US Election Results 2024: 8,000 miles away, Kamala Harris’ ancestral village in Tamil Nadu to pray for her victory

Live Mint  

It's not unknown that US Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has Indian roots. With less than a day left for the final US presidential elections, people living in Harris' ancestral village in Tamil Nadu are preparing to hold special prayers for her victory. The US Vice President's maternal grandfather PV Gopalan was born more than a century ago in the …

As Indian Americans Swing Towards Trump, Kamala Harris Honours Her Mother, 'She Came from India Alone'
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

As Indian Americans Swing Towards Trump, Kamala Harris Honours Her Mother, 'She Came from India Alone'

Live Mint  

Kamala Harris is making a concerted effort to connect with Indian American voters by honouring her mother, Shyama Gopalan, who immigrated to the United States from India alone at the age of 19. Her mother's journey and contributions will be reflected in her campaign to strengthen her bond with the community and emphasize shared values.

Kamala Harris's Journey: A Mother's Legacy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kamala Harris's Journey: A Mother's Legacy

India Today  

Kamala Harris emphasizes the importance of her mother's immigrant journey in shaping her life and political identity. She recounts her mother's journey to the United States at 19, highlighting her contributions to breast cancer research. By focusing on her mother's experience, Harris aims to break down barriers and inspire women of color to pursue leadership roles.

Indian-American Voters Show Unmatched Support for Kamala Harris in Crucial Battleground States
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Indian-American Voters Show Unmatched Support for Kamala Harris in Crucial Battleground States

India Today  

Indian-American voters show strong support for Kamala Harris over Donald Trump in the US presidential election. A sizeable number of Indian Americans are expected to play a significant role in determining the outcome of the race, with a significant portion planning to vote for Harris. The election results will have significant implications for the Indian-American community and the broader political …

Harris Sister Praises Inclusive Democracy, Appeals to Indian Community in Arizona
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harris Sister Praises Inclusive Democracy, Appeals to Indian Community in Arizona

India Today  

At a Diwali celebration in Scottsdale, Arizona, Maya Harris, sister of US Vice President and Democrat candidate Kamala Harris, paid tribute to their mother, Dr Shyamala Gopalan Harris. She emphasized Kamala Harris's dedication to building an inclusive democracy and highlighted the significance of the event in mobilizing the Indian American community in Arizona.

Kamala Harris's Indian Roots Could Shape US-India Relations
2 months ago

Kamala Harris's Indian Roots Could Shape US-India Relations

Live Mint  

The potential Kamala Harris presidency could have significant implications for India. As the first woman president, she could carry forward the Biden administration's firm stance against Russian war in Ukraine and efforts to curb Chinese influence in Asia. This could lead to a closer relationship between the two nations, with a focus on areas like AI, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure. …

Kamala Harris faces heat as she lauds maternal grandfather's feat in India's freedom; netizens ask ‘How could a…’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris faces heat as she lauds maternal grandfather's feat in India's freedom; netizens ask ‘How could a…’

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of her debate with GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump, US Vice President Kamala Harris made a heart-warming post on National Grandparents Day, recalling the achievements of her maternal grandparents PV Gopalan and Rajam Gopalan. He was a retired civil servant who had been part of the movement to win India’s independence,” Harris wrote on X on Sunday. Harris was …

Trump ally claims to have information that 'may lead to Kamala Harris' disqualification'
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Trump ally claims to have information that 'may lead to Kamala Harris' disqualification'

Raw Story  

Vice President Kamala Harris' days as a presidential candidate may be numbered, according to a controversial ally of Donald Trump. "And is Kamala Harris trying to force her dead mother into all of her campaign speeches as a way to normalize immigration fraud and illegal immigration?" "As per a document from the United States Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization …

Kamala Harris calls Trump ‘unserious’ and vows to ‘write next great chapter in greatest story ever’ as presidential race begins
4 months ago

Kamala Harris calls Trump ‘unserious’ and vows to ‘write next great chapter in greatest story ever’ as presidential race begins

The Independent  

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Kamala Harris remembers her mother as she accepts Democratic Party's nomination
4 months ago

Kamala Harris remembers her mother as she accepts Democratic Party's nomination

New Indian Express  

CHICAGO: Kamala Harris has remembered her mother Shyamala Gopalan and said that she misses her every day, especially when she is on the verge of breaking the highest glass ceiling of the United States. Vice President Harris, who is of Indian and African heritage, on Thursday night accepted the nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, becoming the second …

In Kamala Harris' ancestral village in India, people cheer her U.S. presidential bid
4 months ago

In Kamala Harris' ancestral village in India, people cheer her U.S. presidential bid

NPR  

In Kamala Harris' ancestral village in India, people cheer her U.S. presidential bid toggle caption Idrees Mohammed/AFP via Getty Images THULASENDRAPURAM, India — At a small temple in southern India, a group of people has been praying every day since late last month: “May Kamala Harris win this election. May she visit this temple and do good for our village.” …

Kamala Harris's husband recalls 'blind date' & love story that could change history
4 months ago

Kamala Harris's husband recalls 'blind date' & love story that could change history

Firstpost  

Douglas Emhoff recounted his first blind date with Kamala Harris and the awkward voicemail he left her during his speech at the Democratic National Convention. He highlighted their strong bond and blended family, expressing his belief that Harris is perfectly suited for the presidency Kamala Harris’ husband Douglas Emhoff shared his love story and recalled how he met his wife …

How Trump’s attacks on Kamala Harris’s Black heritage are reviving racist ‘birther’ conspiracy theories
4 months, 3 weeks ago

How Trump’s attacks on Kamala Harris’s Black heritage are reviving racist ‘birther’ conspiracy theories

The Independent  

Donald Trump’s false claims that Kamala Harris “happened to turn Black” and only recently “became a Black person” have inflamed racist conspiracy theories surrounding his Democratic rival. The former president’s allies have seized on his remarks by reviving racist “birther” claims that Trump has repeatedly used to undermine his opponents’ ethnic backgrounds, when he suggested that Harris wasn’t “born in …

‘I’ve never had an identity crisis’: Kamala Harris on the power of mixed-race California
4 months, 3 weeks ago

‘I’ve never had an identity crisis’: Kamala Harris on the power of mixed-race California

LA Times  

Hi and welcome to the L.A. Times Politics newsletter. “I haven’t run up against any resistance from my parents, but my grandparents don’t like it.” Kamala Harris a rally in Oakland in 2019. “My Indian mother knew she was raising two Black daughters,” Harris told The Times’ Michael Finnegan in 2019. “But you’re trying to help people figure out who …

Who Donald Trump Was Really Speaking to With His Vile Comments on Kamala Harris’ Blackness
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Who Donald Trump Was Really Speaking to With His Vile Comments on Kamala Harris’ Blackness

Slate  

At the National Association of Black Journalists convention on Wednesday, former President Donald Trump stoked widespread ire when he questioned the racial makeup of his presumed 2024 presidential campaign opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump’s going to “try to de-authenticate her as Black,” Alim said, “trying to paint her as someone using Blackness to gain political favor.” And indeed, by …

Everything we know about Kamala Harris’ ethnic background after Trump questioned it
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Everything we know about Kamala Harris’ ethnic background after Trump questioned it

The Independent  

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GOP Squirms Over Trump’s ‘Abhorrent’ Attack On Kamala Harris’ Racial Identity
4 months, 3 weeks ago

GOP Squirms Over Trump’s ‘Abhorrent’ Attack On Kamala Harris’ Racial Identity

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Republicans were on the defensive after GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump attacked Vice President Kamala Harris’ racial identity in front of a group of Black journalists, drawing condemnations on both sides of the aisle. Sen. Tom Cotton said, “Of course,” Trump’s comments were defensible during an interview on CNN in which he spent the vast majority of …

Kamala Harris used to be of Indian heritage then she turned Black few years ago: Donald Trump
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Kamala Harris used to be of Indian heritage then she turned Black few years ago: Donald Trump

Op India  

Former US President Donald Trump launched a strong personal attack on Vice President and rival in the upcoming presidential polls, Kamala Harris, by claiming that she, after being of “Indian heritage” for years, “turned Black” a few years ago, CNN reported. “I respect either one, but she obviously doesn’t, because she was Indian all the way, and then all of …

Donald Trump suggests Kamala Harris suddenly 'became a Black person'
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump suggests Kamala Harris suddenly 'became a Black person'

ABC  

Donald Trump has used an appearance at a gathering of Black journalists to suggest his election opponent, Kamala Harris, has switched racial identities from Indian to Black. I don't know exactly why you would do something like that," he said, and later added: "I have been the best president for the Black population since Abraham Lincoln — that is my …

Kamala Harris and Usha Vance: Brown women in the ring
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Kamala Harris and Usha Vance: Brown women in the ring

New Indian Express  

Success has many parents. But that’s where the similarities end between the 59-year-old vice president and presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Devi Harris and 38-year-old Usha Chilukuri Vance, wife of the Republican vice presidential pick JD Vance. Kamala’s Chennai-born mother, Shyamala Gopalan, then a PhD candidate in endocrinology who used to love singing along to Aretha Franklin records, met her father, …

Kamala Harris: A Baptist with a Jewish husband and a faith that traces back to MLK and Gandhi
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Kamala Harris: A Baptist with a Jewish husband and a faith that traces back to MLK and Gandhi

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Black clergy who know Vice President Kamala Harris, now the frontrunner for the Democratic presidential nomination, marvel at the fusion of traditions and teachings that have molded her religious faith and social justice values. “The vice president has a strong Christian faith that she’s talked about a lot,” said Jamal Simmons, a pastor’s son and Harris’ former communications …

As Harris eyes US presidency, reaction in her mother’s native India is muted but tinged with pride
5 months ago

As Harris eyes US presidency, reaction in her mother’s native India is muted but tinged with pride

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — When Kamala Harris was sworn in as vice president in the U.S., residents in her maternal family’s ancestral village in southern India watched in real time, setting off fireworks, holding up portraits of her and wishing her a long life. FILE- Ahead of Kamala Harris' inauguration as U.S. vice president, J. Sudhakar hands offerings to a Hindu …

From attending protests in a pram to becoming vice-president, who is Kamala Harris?
5 months ago

From attending protests in a pram to becoming vice-president, who is Kamala Harris?

ABC  

Kamala Harris is used to being the first. "My mother had been raised in a household where political activism and civic leadership came naturally," Ms Harris wrote in her book The Truths We Hold: An American Journey. Kamala Harris made history by becoming the first woman to be the attorney-general of the state of California, beating her opponent by less …

US vice president Kamala Harris' achievements inspiration for all women, says PM Modi
1 year, 6 months ago

US vice president Kamala Harris' achievements inspiration for all women, says PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has applauded Vice President Kamala Harris for her achievements, saying she was an inspiration to women across the world including India and the United States. Modi also heaped praise on Harris' mother and said she kept her relationship with India alive despite living thousands of miles away. This is really inspiring, Modi said in his …

Kamala Harris meeting Narendra Modi is 'coming of age' moment for Indian diaspora: Los Angeles Times
3 years, 3 months ago

Kamala Harris meeting Narendra Modi is 'coming of age' moment for Indian diaspora: Los Angeles Times

Firstpost  

The US vice president is making history as the highest-ranking Indian-American to welcome the leader of a country that is becoming one of America’s most important allies Washington: United States vice president Kamala Harris meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the White House on Thursday afternoon is a coming of age moment for the Indian diaspora, a prominent US newspaper …

Kamala Harris presses India’s Modi gently on human rights in historic meeting
3 years, 3 months ago

Kamala Harris presses India’s Modi gently on human rights in historic meeting

LA Times  

Vice President Kamala Harris talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday on the balcony of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington. Vice President Kamala Harris invoked her familial ties to India as she gently pressed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on human rights during a history-making meeting Thursday between America’s first vice president of Indian descent and …

Where was Kamala Harris born and raised?
3 years, 11 months ago

Where was Kamala Harris born and raised?

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Despite Donald Trump’s furious …

Kamala Harris shares emotional post about her mother on Instagram. Read here
3 years, 11 months ago

Kamala Harris shares emotional post about her mother on Instagram. Read here

India Today  

Vice President-Elect of the United States Kamala Harris shared an emotional note about her mother Shyamala Gopalan Harris in a new post on Instagram on Thursday. In her post, Kamala Harris also shared three throwback pictures from her childhood with her mother. Kamala Harris's Instagram fam is delighted and shared their thoughts in the comments section of her post. Kamala …

US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris remembers mother Shyamala Gopalan Harris on her birthday
4 years ago

US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris remembers mother Shyamala Gopalan Harris on her birthday

Hindustan Times  

Kamala Harris, the current vice president-elect of the United States, on Monday shared a picture remembering her mother Shyamala Gopalan Harris on her birthday. US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris remembers her mother Shyamala Gopalan Harris on her birthday. Born in Chennai, Shyamala Gopalan Harris arrived in the United States in 1959, when she was 19 years old, after completing her …

How does Kamala Harris, an African American, Tamil brahmin, raise her voice for BLM while staying mute on caste privilege?
4 years ago

How does Kamala Harris, an African American, Tamil brahmin, raise her voice for BLM while staying mute on caste privilege?

Firstpost  

It would be deeply unsettling to see her flaunt her genetic and cultural connection with India, without making a sincere effort to understand its various truths and perspectives — most especially because she is someone who spoke recently of America’s ‘moral reckoning with racism’. In a bid to argue that Kamala Harris’s brahmin-ness needed to be acknowledged — indeed, celebrated …

Kamala Harris win inspires women and girls nationwide
4 years, 1 month ago

Kamala Harris win inspires women and girls nationwide

Associated Press  

DETROIT — When Ashley Richardson-George’s 5-year-old daughter saw Kamala Harris wearing a white suffragette suit during her prime-time victory speech on Saturday, she ran into her room and came back minutes later wearing a white dress and sweater. “So for her, she was like, ‘I can be the president.’ So to see that glimmer in her eyes as a parent, …

Kamala Harris has a history of shattering glass ceilings, but her rise to vice-president-elect has been momentous
4 years, 1 month ago

Kamala Harris has a history of shattering glass ceilings, but her rise to vice-president-elect has been momentous

ABC  

When five-year-old Kamala Harris boarded a bus to take her to her first day of kindergarten in 1969, she was at the centre of a raging national debate. "Throughout our nation's history, have paved the way for this moment tonight," Harris told voters during her victory speech on Saturday night local time. People have been on the streets of Philadelphia …

With Prayers, Rangoli & Crackers, Kamala Harris' Ancestral Village in TN Celebrates Her Victory
4 years, 1 month ago

With Prayers, Rangoli & Crackers, Kamala Harris' Ancestral Village in TN Celebrates Her Victory

News 18  

As Vice-President Elect Kamala Devi Harris made her speech in Delaware hours ago in an epoch-making moment, a sleepy little village in Tamil Nadu’s central district of Thiruvarur welcomed the victory and the historic underpinning with special celebrations. Just minutes after the U.S media networks declared that Joe Biden will be the 46th President of the United States and Kamala …

Why Was Kamala Harris Publicly Criticised By Her Father? Know 15 Interesting Facts About The US Vice President-Elect
4 years, 1 month ago

Why Was Kamala Harris Publicly Criticised By Her Father? Know 15 Interesting Facts About The US Vice President-Elect

ABP News  

While I may be the first, I won’t be the last. Early Career After passing the bar in 1990, she worked as an assistant district attorney in Oakland's Alameda County prosecutor’s office and her focus at that point was on sex crimes. Focus On Teenage Prostitution In San Francisco District Attorney’s office, she worked towards dealing with the menace of …

'She Would Have Been Beyond Proud Today': Kamala Harris' Sister Maya in Emotional Post After Win
4 years, 1 month ago

'She Would Have Been Beyond Proud Today': Kamala Harris' Sister Maya in Emotional Post After Win

News 18  

Minutes after Kamala Harris seized victory and was declared the United States’ first Black and South Asian-origin woman vice-president, her sister Maya Harris, said in a tweet that their mother, Shyamala Gopalan, would have been “beyond proud today.” “Mommy taught us we could be and do anything. Kamala Harris crashed through one of the world’s highest glass ceilings on Saturday …

Govt should prepare to welcome ’Bharat ki beti’ Kamal Harris: Congress leader
4 years, 1 month ago

Govt should prepare to welcome ’Bharat ki beti’ Kamal Harris: Congress leader

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Saturday said that the government should prepare itself to welcome US vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris stating that she is destined to lead the oldest democracy in the world. "#Bharat_ki_beti @KamalaHarris is destined to lead the oldest democracy in the world USA as a Vice President and a probable …

How Kamala Harris is inspiring women leaders in her ancestral village in Tamil Nadu
4 years, 1 month ago

How Kamala Harris is inspiring women leaders in her ancestral village in Tamil Nadu

India Today  

More than 8,000 miles from Washington, Indian women have been rooting for the "America lady" in the village of U.S. vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris's grandfather. As locals in Thulasendrapuram's temple held special prayers for a Democratic win in the Nov. 3 election, 34-year-old M. Umadevi - who was elected to the village council in December - said she related …

Besant Nagar, Grandparents, Spices, Idlis: The Indian Connections Of Kamala Harris
4 years, 1 month ago

Besant Nagar, Grandparents, Spices, Idlis: The Indian Connections Of Kamala Harris

News 18  

With just a week left for the Presidential Elections 2020 in the United States, candidates from the two national parties – Republicans and Democrats – are leaving no stone unturned to woo the Americans. The Democrats who have fielded Kamala Harris as their Vice-President candidate have are hoping to have gained support of the Indian and African community due to …

Kamala Harris fever is gripping India – but not everyone is convinced
4 years, 1 month ago

Kamala Harris fever is gripping India – but not everyone is convinced

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. That uncertainty manifests itself in …

'She Has Run Away from the Community': Trump's Son Questions Kamala Harris' Ties to Indian-Americans
4 years, 3 months ago

'She Has Run Away from the Community': Trump's Son Questions Kamala Harris' Ties to Indian-Americans

News 18  

US President Donald Trump’s son Eric has questioned Democratic vice-presidential nominee Kamala Harris’s ties to Indian Americans claiming that “she has totally run away from the community.” The attack comes as the election battle intensifies ahead of the November 3 election and the two parties are courting the Indian community with an eye on the swing states where a small …

Kamala Harris Says Thought Immediately of Her Mother When Joe Biden Made the VP Call
4 years, 3 months ago

Kamala Harris Says Thought Immediately of Her Mother When Joe Biden Made the VP Call

News 18  

Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris said she thought of her mother immediately when former vice president Joe Biden offered her to be his running mate on the Democratic ticket for the November presidential elections. “I thought immediately of my mother and what she must be thinking as she looks down on us,” Harris said in response to a question during a …

Inspired by mother, Kamala Harris says she had to do something when ‘so much is on the line’
4 years, 3 months ago

Inspired by mother, Kamala Harris says she had to do something when ‘so much is on the line’

The Hindu  

Democratic vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris has said her mother Shyamala Gopalan was her source of inspiration who had guided her throughout her entire life. With so much on the line, I had to do something,” said Ms. Harris, the the first Black woman on a major party vice-presidential ticket. Ms. Harris also said she still finds time to cook Sunday …

Kamala Harris Celebrates America’s Diversity, A Nation 'Where All Are Welcome,' In DNC Speech
4 years, 4 months ago

Kamala Harris Celebrates America’s Diversity, A Nation 'Where All Are Welcome,' In DNC Speech

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Sen. Kamala Harris painted a vision of America that celebrated diversity in her historic Democratic National Convention speech. “And she raised us to know and be proud of our Indian heritage.” Harris then spoke of a “vision passed on through generations of Americans — one that Joe Biden shares.. A vision of our nation as a beloved …

What Kamala Harris' vice presidential nomination means for people of colour
4 years, 4 months ago

What Kamala Harris' vice presidential nomination means for people of colour

India Today  

Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president Wednesday night, cementing her status as a leader in a party staking its future on building a diverse coalition of voters as the first Black woman on a major party ticket. Harris evoked the lessons of her late mother, Shyamala Gopalan, a biologist and Indian immigrant, saying Wednesday that she instilled …

Kamala Harris' mother instilled love for 'good idli'
4 years, 4 months ago

Kamala Harris' mother instilled love for 'good idli'

India TV News  

Indian-American Kamala Harris, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden's running mate for the November 3 election, said her mother, who was originally from Chennai, "always wanted to instil in a love of good idli". "To the people of India and to Indian-Americans all across the US, I want to wish you a happy Indian Independence Day," she said as the video …

Kamala Harris Reflects on Ties With India, Recalls How Her Mother Wanted to Instill 'Love for Good Idli'
4 years, 4 months ago

Kamala Harris Reflects on Ties With India, Recalls How Her Mother Wanted to Instill 'Love for Good Idli'

News 18  

Democratic vice-presidential nominee Senator Kamala Harris, during her maiden address to the Indian-American community, reflected on her proud Indian heritage and recalled how her mother always wanted to instill in her a "love for good idli". Harris, 55, who is the first black to be selected as a vice-presidential candidate of a major party, took a trip down the memory …

U.S polls 2024: Know about a woman with many firsts to her name- Kamala Harris
4 years, 4 months ago

U.S polls 2024: Know about a woman with many firsts to her name- Kamala Harris

The Hindu  

Senator Kamala Harris was picked to be the running mate of presumptive Democratic nominee for the presidency, Joe Biden, she became the first black and Indian American woman on a major party presidential ticket in U.S. history. Shyamala Gopalan raised her children with a sense of “pride” in her South Asian roots and a “strong awareness of and appreciation for …

Viral dosa-making video with Mindy Kaling, saree photos: Indians scramble to find Kamala Harris’ Chennai connect
4 years, 4 months ago

Viral dosa-making video with Mindy Kaling, saree photos: Indians scramble to find Kamala Harris’ Chennai connect

Hindustan Times  

The moment US Senator Kamala Harris was chosen as the vice-presidential candidate for Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden, she has been making waves in the news, globally and in India too, on account of her half Indian heritage, which has made her an instant hit with the Asian as well as Asian American community. And ever since news of Harris’ …

For Harris, memories of mother guide bid for vice president
4 years, 4 months ago

For Harris, memories of mother guide bid for vice president

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Speaking from the Senate floor for the first time, Kamala Harris expressed gratitude for a woman on whose shoulders she said she stood. Sophie Maxwell, a former member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, said Harris wasn’t choosing to eschew activism but rather to incorporate it into a life in law: “Those two things go hand …

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