From a student with a short haircut to a sophisticated lady: Kamala Harris's life story in photos

The US is already holding presidential elections, with Donald Trump and Kamala Harris as opponents. Young Americans are pinning their hopes on this woman not only because of her "leftist" views but also because she became the first black American citizen to serve as vice president of the United States.

Her roots are in South Asia and Jamaica. Kamala Harris did not grow up alone in the family; she has a sister, Maya Harris, and a niece, Meena Harris. And in 2014, the politician married California lawyer Douglas Emhoff, who has two children from a previous marriage, Cole and Ella. OBOZ.UA has compiled a photo chronicle of Kamala Harris' life from childhood to the present.

1964 – newborn Kamala Harris

"At twenty-five years old, my mother had a university degree, a doctorate, and me," Harris wrote in her memoirs, Town & Country notes.

Kamala Harris with her mother

"My mother, Dr. Shyamala Gopalan Harris, came to the United States from India alone at the age of 19. She was a force with two goals in life: to cure breast cancer and to raise my sister Maya and me. Her dedication, determination, and courage shaped me into the person I am today," the politician commented on Instagram.

1966 – Harris enjoying ice cream

"Visiting my Uncle Freddie in Harlem. Harlem has always been a magical place for me," she wrote.

1970 – Shyamala Gopalan Harris with her daughters

"My mother, Maya, and I outside our apartment on Milvia Street after my parents' divorce. From then on, we were called 'Shyamala and the girls,'" said Kamala Harris.

Kamala Harris with her younger sister

"I'm a daughter of California, but I also briefly called Wisconsin home when I was a kid," she described this photo.

1986 – Kamala Harris during her graduation from the university

Harris graduated from Howard University in 1986 at the age of 22. "He persevered when the doors of higher education were almost closed to black students. He stood up when segregation and discrimination were the law of the land. He stood up when few recognized the potential and ability of young black men and women to be leaders," the politician commented.

1997 – Harris gets involved in politics

In this photo, Kamala Harris is 33 years old and already actively involved in a profession that is related to the law. At that time, the politician was working as a deputy district attorney in the Alameda County Superior Court in Oakland, California, USA.

2024 – Kamala Harris before the election

She conducted an active political campaign, engaging young people who support equality in the elections. Many world-famous stars supported her publicly and urged her to cast their vote for the woman.

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