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Kamala Harris’ identity as a biracial woman is either a strength or a weakness, depending on whom you ask

  • Written by Jennifer Ho, Professor of Asian American Studies, University of Colorado Boulder
imageDemocratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks to supporters during a campaign rally in West Allis, Wis., on July 23, 2024. Jim Vondruska/Getty Images

Who is Kamala Harris?

Though Harris has had a very public life in politics for decades, speculation about who exactly she is and what she stands for has circulated across social media...

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