Kamala Harris is the 49th Vice President of the United States, making history as the first woman, first Black woman, and first person of South Asian descent to hold this office. Born in Oakland, California, to immigrant parents from India and Jamaica, her upbringing instilled a commitment to civil rights and public service. After studying at Howard University and earning her law degree, Harris became the first woman and person of color to serve as San Francisco’s District Attorney and later California's Attorney General. Elected to the U.S. Senate in 2016, she focused on justice reform, healthcare, and climate action. In 2020, she joined Joe Biden's ticket, and upon their election, she was inaugurated as Vice President. Her groundbreaking role and dedication to equality continue to shape American politics.