Kamala Harris photos of her childhood and life before politics

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US Review of Books @USReview 8h8 hours ago
11 photos that show Kamala Harris' childhood in Oakland and life before politics http://twib.in/l/jrGKn8y7EMaE #USReview



Kamala Harris' new book presents photos of her youth in Oakland as she shares her memories of the moments: "Long before 'take your kid to work day,' my mother often took us to her lab in Berkeley. She had two goals in life: to raise her two daughters and to end breast cancer." (Courtesy of Kamala Harris)



“At twenty-five years old, Mommy had a college degree, a PhD, and me.” (Courtesy of Kamala Harris)



"Proud daddy on his way to a doctorate in economics at Berkeley. (April 1965)" (Courtesy of Kamala Harris)



"My favorite pleather jacket at age seven. (December 1971)" (Courtesy of Kamala Harris)



"Hanging out with my family in Jamaica. Maya is off to the right." (Courtesy of Kamala Harris)



"During my freshman year at Howard University, almost every weekend was spent at the Mall protesting apartheid and calling for divestment. Here I am with Gwen Whitfield. (November 1982)" (Courtesy of Kamala Harris)



Kamala Harris receives the oath of office from California Supreme Court Chief Justice Ronald M. George during inauguration ceremonies, Jan. 8, 2004. Harris’ mother, Dr. Shyamala Gopalan, holds a copy of “The Bill of Rights.” George Nikitin/AP



more pics here: https://www.latimes.com/books/la-et-jc-kamala-harris-young-photos-20180109-story.html

Watch Kamala Harris discuss her new book, 'The Truths We Hold' (1hr)
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100211656300

[LexVegas]

1. I'm all in for Kamala Harris if/when she decides to run. nt

[fleur-de-lisa]

2. Me too! I love her!

[bigtree]

3. word today she's running

CBS Evening News @CBSEveningNews 5h5 hours ago
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) has decided to seek the 2020 Democratic nomination for president, sources close to her told @KCBSRadio. https://cbsn.ws/2TAOgUI

Link to tweet

[ProudLib72]

5. I'm all in as well

Harris 2020!

[Raster]

25. Oh HELL YES!!!

[redstatebluegirl]

4. Like her a lot!

[gratuitous]

6. {GASP!} She wore pleather?

That's it, her career is over. Don't bother to ask how it works, it just does: Any aspiring politician who ever wore pleather is automatically and irrevocably consigned to Not A Serious Person status. Same goes for having family lore that includes Native American heritage. Not likable.

Game over, man!

There. Now nobody has to go on Fox and say these stupid things.

[George II]

12. The only thing that would be worse would be a TAN pleather jacket!!!! But she's likable.

[luvtheGWN]

22. Even more likeable, cuz

she went to high school in Montreal when her mother accepted a professorship at McGill. Lucky her!!!!

[Honeycombe8]

16. Pleather is cool, now. Leather is out. nt

[IronLionZion]

17. She could lock down the PETA vote

[luvallpeeps]

47. that reminded me of the Howard Dean holler.

Once upon a time, the tiniest (even imagined) faux pas could end your run for president. And yes, pleather could have seriously hindered your ambitions. But now that the porn star loving bankrupt orangutan hit the scene it's all good now, right?

[democrank]

7. I'd be proud to vote for her.

Thanks for posting the photos.

[ismnotwasm]

8. I'm hearing she's going to run

I am all in for her!

[malaise]

9. I know her dad and I have two close friends wh used to babysit her

during the Stanford days when her dad was on staff.

She's so cute

[bigtree]

11. very cool, malaise

...precious memories.

[bronxiteforever]

33. Wow that is seriously neat!!

[Hermit-The-Prog]

38. Fox and America First will soon offer you a dumptruck full of cash

Tell 'em you know about lots of dirt.


After they give you the cash, tell 'em about diapers and playgrounds.

[malaise]

39. ROFL

Spitting coffee

[llmart]

10. Such wonderful pictures.

Very accomplished family. I am liking her more and more with learning more about her.

[honest.abe]

13. Love the photos. Great family story! And an activist!

[aikoaiko]

14. I watched her on the view and was impressed.

Looking forward to seeing and hearing more from her.

[Johnyawl]

21. Yes...

...especially how she handled McCain's question about AOC. Very even handed and thoughtful. "Don't be afraid of new ideas; defend the status quo when it deserves defending".

It's a long time to an actual primary, but I could get excited about this woman.

[AlexSFCA]

15. she's got my primary vote already

It was said that dems do better with the most inspiring candidate, not necessarily most qualified. She would energize the base like nobody else guaranteeing massive turnout. The female Obama. Part of the excitement is that she is relatively new to most of americans and the media loves her.

[IronLionZion]

18. It would be so satisfying to watch her destroy Trump

[erronis]

19. Thanks for the photos! I hate it when I click the Like button twice and cancel out myself. NT

[NBachers]

20. I've had the pleasure of watching her here in San Francisco, and I have been ready.

She's got my vote!

[shenmue]

23. Even more awesome than ever

[Glorfindel]

24. Hooray! Now there's a candidate I can support with great enthusiasm.

Go, Senator Harris!

[Crutchez_CuiBono]

26. Sweet kid.

You can almost pick out the decades by the clothes and hairstyles etc.

[octoberlib]

27. Love her! I've got to get her book.

[yuiyoshida]

28. KAMALA on Morning Joe Tomorrow!!!

Link to tweet

[Cousin Dupree]

29. She's as smart as they come. Love her and love these pics

[chimpymustgo]

30. Thanks for posting these. I think she's "the one."

[MFGsunny]

31. Count me in! She's the whole package.

[SMC22307]

32. Those were wonderful.

Quite an impressive focus on education in that family!

[chimpymustgo]

34. Yes, wonderful. I think she would make a formidable nominee.

Beto or Joe Kennedy as VP.

What's not to love?!

[SMC22307]

48. She'd get me vote.

But then so would Warren, Beto, Joe, Bernie, Sherrod, etc.!

[certainot]

35. hell yeah

[NotHardly]

36. Pics from childhood

Like none of us have those( 'cept the swearing-in ceremony for that) ... I do have several of me in not so elevated office. Thanks for sharing. I anticipate an "I was me" book in the offing.

[NBachers]

37. Post here when your "I was me" book is in the offing.

[ecstatic]

40. Love it! Nt

[sellitman]

41. She is my #1 choice.

By far and away.

[rhiannon55]

42. Harris/O'Rourke

🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[Aristus]

43. I will vote for ANY Democratic ticket in 2020. ANY!

But I sure would like it if she was on it. President or Vice President, either one. But it would be nice if she were at the top of the ticket.

[DesertRat]

44. k&r

[Iggo]

45. Rhymes with "Pamela" .

[Kind of Blue]

46. Thank you!