The 2020 Democratic presidential candidates are rounding up, including California Sen. Kamala Harris, who announced her bid for the White House on Monday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Labeled the Democrats’ “best bet” for 2020, here is what you should know about the presidential contender, who could possibly be the first African-American female president.
1. Kamala Harris is the daughter of immigrants
As a daughter of immigrants, Kamala Harris was inspired to follow a life of activism and public service. She graduated from Howard University and received her law degree from the University of California, Hastings.