At the recent Democratic National Convention (DNC), Maya Harris captured widespread attention with a powerful speech that quickly made headlines. As the younger sister of Kamala Harris, her appearance has sparked curiosity. Now, many are eager to learn more about who she is and what she had to say about the Vice President. Here is everything to know about it.
Who is Maya Harris?
Maya Harris, the younger sister of Kamala Harris, is a respected lawyer and public policy expert.
Maya Harris has been deeply involved in her sister Kamala Harris’ political journey. At the Democratic National Convention, she surprised many with her appearance. Besides that, her own career is quite impressive. A Stanford Law School graduate, Maya Harris was the vice president of democracy, rights, and justice at the Ford Foundation. She also served as the campaign chairperson for Kamala Harris’ 2020 presidential bid and was a senior policy adviser during Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign.
What did Maya Harris say about Kamala at the DNC?
At the DNC on August 22 in Chicago, Maya Harris took the stage to speak about her sister, Kamala Harris. She began her speech by reflecting on the values their late mother Dr. Shyamala Gopalan Harris, instilled in them, emphasizing how those teachings have shaped both their lives. She recalled their mother’s journey from India to the United States in search of a better life and how it was her determination that pushed them to pursue their dreams.
Maya Harris became visibly emotional as she considered what their mother might think of Kamala Harris’ nomination. She expressed how their mother always emphasized the importance of authenticity and self-determination, teaching them to take control of their own narratives. Further, she pointed out that her elder sister has always been driven to fight for the freedom and rights of others.
Maya Harris also spoke to Kamala’s character as a leader who cares deeply for others and fights for everyone. She ended her reflection with their mother’s likely reaction to this historic moment. She said, “I can just see her smiling, saying how proud she is of Kamala. And then, without missing a beat, she’d say, ‘That’s enough. You got work to do.'” (via TODAY)
