'She taught us not only to dream but to do.'
Kamala Harris, presidential hopeful and buzz-worthy candidate, has spoken about the importance of having two immigrant parents to her own political values and causes. In particular, she has spoken about hera Tamil Indian-American who became a leading cancer researcher and activist and passed away from colon cancer in 2009. From Kamala's name to Kamala's focus on immigration and equal rights, Shyamala has had a profound influence and lasting legacy on her high-flying daughter.
After graduation from the University of Delhi, Shyamala got a PhD in nutrition and endocrinology from UC Berkeley. She stayed there for her career as a breast cancer researcher, then later worked at the University of Illinois and the University of Wisconsin—even eventually being a part of the Special Commission on Breast Cancer. In addition to inspiring Kamala through service, she was also a civil rights activist. She passed this activism on to her daughter.
The family lived in California until Kamala's mom got a job in Canada. By that point, Kamala's parents were divorced. Kamala doesn't post a ton about her dad, who
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