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What Kamala Harris's Election Means To Me

 Hi everyone, today I'll be discussing what Kamala Harris being elected as Vice-President means to me! 


(photo credits: The New York Times)

Being a Black Woman in America


Kamala Harris is the first black woman ever to be elected as Vice-President for the United States, this is a truly historic victory. As a young black girl growing up in America its amazing to see someone who looks like me in high roles in our government. A woman who looks like me will be making the laws, passing acts, and protecting human rights. That is extremely inspiring. Kamala Harris being elected is a symbol that America is being more progressive, the fact that a black woman was elected into the 2nd highest office of our country says something. 100 Years ago this year woman were granted the right to vote, and now we have a woman who was elected by the people of the United States to be our Vice President. That is so amazing, and shows that America has grown (though it still does need some work). 

(picture credits: ABC7 Los Angeles)
 

Attending an HBCU

Kamala Harris also attended a Historical Black College, which many people have stigmas around due to them thinking that PWI's are better because of the people who go to them. Many people against HBCUs describe them as being poorly funded, bad quality education, and understaffed. The fact that Kamala Harris attended Howard University and is now the Vice-President, shows that these colleges have good quality education. According to NPR Kamala says that,  "Howard taught me, as it has taught you, that you can do anything and you can do everything" (NPR 2020). The fact that Kamala describes an HBCU as something that empowered shows that these school are great and the stigmas behind them need to diminish. Kamala Harris inspired me to push to go to an HBCU, because she went and shes extremley successful today. I also want to go to a school that empowers me and pushes me, so an HBCU is the best option. 


Its amazing to see someone like Kamala Harris be in charge of our country because she's inspiring young black girls and woman everyday. Thank you American voters for electing such a history making Vice-President!

Thank You for reading, I hope you enjoyed!

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