Harris, 54, now a U.S. senator and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, would be several firsts in the White House: the first woman, the first African American woman, the first Indian American and the first Asian American. Harris grew up embracing her Indian culture, but living a proudly African American life. (Courtesy of Sharon McGaffie)Maya Harris, John and Sharon McGaffie, and California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris in August 2013. Most people assume she is African American, and even some friends didn’t know that she was also Indian. “You’re African American, but you’re also Indian American,” a reporter said.

Source: Washington Post February 02, 2019 23:27 UTC