Kamala Harris

A childhood friend paints a picture of Kamala Harris' upbringing

In her childhood in Berkeley, Calif., you can find the seeds of the political leader that Vice President Kamala Harris grew up to become.

Her childhood friend Carole Porter, who lived a few houses away, paints a picture of a working-class, multicultural neighborhood.

And she pointed to two women who had a huge effect on the vice president's life.

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Kamala Harris already faces racism and sexism from Trump and Republicans

Vice President Kamala Harris is barreling towards the Democratic nomination for president.

Her Republican opponent, Donald Trump, has a record of personally attacking women of color who stand in his way.

Sexist and racist attacks on Harris have already started. How might they impact her bid for office?

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