
The “Strange Charisma” of Kamala Harris
The Political Scene | The New Yorker
Kamala Harris's Complex Identity
The chapter explores Kamala Harris's family background, upbringing in a politicized environment, association with the Black Power movement, and the challenges of navigating her biracial identity, with parallels drawn to Barack Obama. It also touches on her trip to Africa, expectations related to her South Indian heritage, and the nuances of being an Asian American in the context of American exceptionalism.
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