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Despite her loss, Harris remains undeterred about future ambitions. Her humility about the possibility of running again is balanced with a deep conviction that her work to uplift and serve people persists, echoing her lifelong commitment to justice, equality, and public service.
Roots rooted in community, family, and service
Harris’s story is one of cultural and familial legacy. Her mother, an immigrant from India who arrived in the U.S. at 19, and her father, a Jamaican scholar, imbued her with values of justice, civil rights, and service. Her upbringing in Oakland, California, in an environment where activism and fighting for equality were integral, shaped her worldview and her unwavering dedication to making a difference.