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People of color, especially Black people know intrinsically what Biden expressed
months ago, “[She] understands the pain that so many people in our nation are

suffering. I need someone who understands that we are in a battle for the soul of this

nation.”

Harris is no neophyte to the trials and tribulations of leadership and like Biden is

clear-eyed about what lies ahead. With approximately 20 years of political experience

she has earned her stripes as a competent politician. She served as San Francisco’s

district attorney, California’s attorney general and a U.S. Senator. She was also a

candidate for president in the 2020 Democratic primary before exiting the contest.

The 56- year-old’s place on the ticket was significant. Only the second Black woman to

serve in the U.S. Senate, she is the daughter of parents who met at U.C. Berkeley
during the peak of social and political activism and were active in the civil rights

movement. It was this activist passion she brought to the campaign trail and has now

earned her an indelible place in history.

President elect Joe Biden has earned an unforgettable place in history as the vice

president to America’s first Black president, Barack Obama; and now, will also forever

be remembered as the first president to enter office with a Black woman at his side

as vice president.

Biden has made it clear his goal is to be a transitional president possibly laying the

foundation for Harris to break another glass ceiling in the future.

In a statement, former President Barack Obama shared he called and congratulated

each of them [Biden and Harris] on their historic victory and for the campaign they

ran during these unprecedented times.

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