What Kamala Harris' Vice-Presidential Run Means to me as a Woman
“Kamala Harris’ vice-presidential run reassures the honor it is to be a woman. There is an immense sense of pride I feel seeing her make history before our very own eyes. She is strong, she is competent, and she is experienced. She is, truthfully, perfect for the role. Her charisma, passion, and kind-hearted nature are qualities we desperately need in leadership. And I am so looking forward to voting for her this November.”
— Jenna Gail Julian
“As a woman and daughter of immigrants, I am thrilled that U.S. Senator of California, Kamala Harris, is running to be Vice President of the United States of America and be the first Black woman of Indian and Jamaican descent to run in a major party’s presidential election ballot. Through her leadership skills and career achievements, Senator Harris motivates me to pursue my career interests in public office and legal advocacy and her vice-presidential run is a milestone for gender equality amongst public representatives and for women’s leadership and political participation. Senator Harris once said, “My mother had a saying: Kamala, you may be the first to do many things, but make sure you’re not the last.” When one woman rises, we all rise in order to overcome systemic barriers and create social progress. This Presidential Election of 2020 will determine the future direction of this country and it’s an opportunity for women to claim their place in the legislature and make their voices heard in politics. Senator Harris gives me a larger reason to vote in this year’s presidential election, in support of female empowerment and as a contributing action towards achieving higher representation of women in U.S. politics.”
— Ambar Pagan
“Kamala Harris' Vice Presidential run means everything to me as a woman. This Vice Presidential run inspires me personally since I am a young woman with the same goals and aspirations as her. Kamala Harris and I both come from hard-working immigrant families; her being on the ballot shows that I too can be a successful woman in politics despite social structures and systemic barriers put in place for black people and women to remain stagnate in society.”
— Sada Connel
“As a first-generation Jamaican-American woman, the Caribbean culture I grew up in told me to be silent about my own beliefs. Because of this, I felt hindered in my ability to discuss the many issues that I felt passionate about, including politics and public policy. Today, I cannot feel anything but pride to witness Kamala Harris, a first-generation Jamaican-American woman like myself transcend gender stereotypes, proving that a woman can be a tough, passionate, and intelligent leader within American society.”
— Gabrielle Dell
“Kamala Harris’s run for Vice Presidency means the glass ceiling is one step closer to being broken. It means that young girls will have a role model who is strong, intelligent, and accomplished. It means that a female vice president is a realistic dream. For me, Kamala Harris’s run for Vice Presidency means that change is here.”