Kamala Devi Harris, named after the Hindu goddess Lakshmi (aka Kamala), was brought up by her Indian mother. Both her parents were immigrants who came here to earn their PhDs at UC Berkeley. Her
Her campaign slogan is, “TOUGH. PRINCIPLED. FEARLESS.” No one doubts “Tough.” And “Fearless” is a good bet. “Principled” is the puzzler. It’s quite likely true, but her own mother had a heck of a time with that one.
Jim Baker, a black city councilman who would go on to become mayor of Wilmington DE, said he urged Biden to actively fight the busing plan — even if he had to work with