This is the third-to-last Boosting Harris post. Although we could write a million of these (she is awesome), we’re not seeing the need to build enthusiasm this way for Harris the way we did for Biden and his phenomenal achievements. We are all fired up!
But because we love her, and all of you, we are including three more as we count down to her being the official candidate — and choosing her running mate. Enjoy and thanks for reading the Boosting Harris series, the Boosting Biden series, and the 100 Days of Biden.
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Let’s do this!
Kamala Harris was born to immigrant parents.
Kamala’s maternal grandparents fought for Indian independence and women’s rights. She learned early that these were an integral part of her roots.
Both of her parents were involved in the civil rights movement. In fact, they started taking her to civil rights marches when she was a baby.
She was so used to the call and response that happened in those marches that when her mom asked a tiny, fussing Kamala what she wanted, Kamala responded “Fweedom!”
Kamala had been listening.
Kamala was a part of bused integration. She took a bus from her black-and-brown neighborhood to a rich neighborhood. During those long rides, she’d play “Miss Mary Mack” and cat’s cradle with her friends on the bus. That integrated school and rich neighborhood combined to teach Kamala about the importance of multiculturalism.
Kamala’s mom would take her to cultural events that celebrated and taught her about her black and brown roots.
In the 23rd Avenue Church of God she learned the importance of speaking up for those who can’t.
When they were middle school age, Kamala and her sister made picket signs and protested in front of their apartment building because kids weren’t allowed to play soccer outside. Kamala thought it wasn’t fair. And Kamala cared about fairness. The building manager saw their signs and changed the rule.
At Howard University, she spent many weekends on the National Mall in DC protesting against apartheid in South Africa.
Being an activist has always been a part of Kamala Harris’s identity. She was raised on the ideas of freedom and fairness. She brought them to Washington and she’ll bring them to the Oval Office.
Kamala Harris is going to be a great president!
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These posts are written by Goodnewsroundup (Goodie),
edited by Matilda Briggs, supported by 2thanks and WolverineForTJatAW
and reinforced by several other notable Kossacks!
As with all good things, it takes a village.
Thanks to the kids’ book Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice, by Nikki Grimes, for much of this information.
