Harris Makes History as First Female, First Black, First Asian-American US Vice President

Barrier-Breaking Vice President Kamala Harris Fights for the People

Harris Takes on Presidential Duties for a Short Period

Kamala Harris, 57, took on the duties of president of the United States for a short period on Friday, making history as the first female, first Black, and first Asian-American US vice president.

Harris has spent the better part of two decades in public life, notching up a long list of barrier-breaking accomplishments. As a senator from California and a former prosecutor, Harris has a track record of fighting for the people and breaking new ground.