Kamala Harris is a prominent American politician and attorney currently serving as the 49th Vice President of the United States. Born in Oakland, California, she earned degrees from Howard University and the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. Harris's career includes serving as a Deputy District Attorney, District Attorney of San Francisco, and Attorney General of California. In 2017, she was elected to the U.S. Senate as the first South Asian American and second African American woman. As Vice President, she plays a crucial role in shaping the Biden administration's policies, focusing on voting rights, immigration reform, and racial justice. Harris is the Democratic candidate for the 2024 presidential election, aiming to further her vision of creating an equitable and inclusive nation.