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Kamala Harris's Mother, Shyamala Gopalan: A Trailblazing Scientist, Activist, and Mother
A Powerful Role Model for Her Daughters
Shaped Kamala Harris's Values and Drive
WEB She was the mother of Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris and Maya Harris, a lawyer and political commentator. WEB Kamala Harris's parents, Donald J. Harris and Shyamala Gopalan, came to the United States to pursue their dreams but never forgot their roots in Chennai, India.
WEB Shyamala Gopalan was a pioneering woman of color in America, a scientist, and an activist. She was also Vice President Kamala Harris's inspiration.
WEB Shyamala Gopalan was born in Chennai, India, and earned a doctorate in nutrition and endocrinology from the University of California, Berkeley. She was a respected breast cancer researcher and activist who fought for civil rights and social justice.
WEB Kamala Harris's mother, Shyamala Gopalan Harris, taught her daughters resilience and determination, two traits that have served Kamala Harris well throughout her career in politics.
WEB "My mother was a woman who never took no for an answer," Kamala Harris once said. "She taught me to fight for what I believe in, no matter how difficult the challenge may be."
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