Kamala Harris is all set to take over as the first woman Vice-President of the United States. A daughter of Jamaican-Indian immigrant parents, Harris’s election is historic in many aspects. She is not only the first woman to occupy the prestigious office but also the first woman of colour and the first woman of South Asian descent to become the Vice-President of the US.
And, with Biden saying that he expects to be a transitional president, Harris’ term as Vice-President puts her in prime position to eventually run for the top post.
I’m here today because of the women who came before me. pic.twitter.com/ctB9qGJqqp
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) January 20, 2021
Ahead of President Joe Biden and VP Harris’s swearing-in ceremony scheduled for late Wednesday (Indian Standard Time), many people took to Twitter to express the feelings of pride and inspiration that have been instilled in them by Harris’s appointment. Here are some of them.
Having spent most of my life in either Delhi or DC, I can be quite jaded. But then there are the moments that are really striking — seeing a name like "Kamala Devi" on such an announcement is one of them. pic.twitter.com/jd8GGoZRe9
— Tanvi Madan (@tanvi_madan) January 20, 2021
Kamala Devi Harris will break barriers when she is inaugurated as vice president of the United States tonight. She will be the first woman — and the first person of African, Jamaican and South Asian ancestry — to occupy that position. https://t.co/5glUU8c92o #InaugurationDay pic.twitter.com/j5JgOvsHoE
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) January 20, 2021
This biracial girl held by the hand of her Indian immigrant mom is becoming the Vice President of the United States in a few hours. 🔥🔥🔥#Inauguration2021 #KamalaHarris #MadameVicepresident pic.twitter.com/XVLelBCulk
— MamásConPoder (@MamasConPoder) January 20, 2021
In a few short hours, @KamalaHarris will make history by becoming the first woman and the first Black and South Asian American to serve as Vice President.
— Rep. Marcia L. Fudge (@RepMarciaFudge) January 20, 2021
This glass-shattering moment shows all women that we now will have a seat at the table.
Who’s rocking their kurta, bindis, and bata shoes while they blast Bhangra music tomorrow? Desi nation, we made it! #KamalaAunty #BrownHouse @alikhan28 @Mathurmatics @dr_msharma @bhangrajay pic.twitter.com/i0iVM7XYVj
— Amish Desai (@mishmashMD) January 20, 2021
Vice President Elect @KamalaHarris in purple. Signature color of the US woman suffrage movement--from which she as a Black woman would have been marginalized if not excluded by the white women in its leadership. Such a claim by Harris for this historic day. #Inauguration2021 pic.twitter.com/18vT5DEwll
— Corrine McConnaughy (@cmMcConnaughy) January 20, 2021
NEW—Eugene Goodman, the Capitol Police officer who risked his life to draw the Jan. 6 rioters away from the Senate chamber, has been named the Acting Deputy House Sergeant at Arms...
— Eric Feigl-Ding (@DrEricDing) January 20, 2021
...now escorts the Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris at #Inauguration
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It delights me to think that what feels historical and amazing to us today—a woman sworn in to the vice presidency—will seem normal, obvious, "of course" to Kamala's grand-nieces as they grow up. And they will be right. pic.twitter.com/1gQOvmNipB
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) January 20, 2021
Sotomayor swearing in Harris is a MOMENT for American women of color. We have never seen anything like this.
— Tanzina Vega (@tanzinavega) January 20, 2021
My vada is a deep fried act of resistance joining my South Indian culinary roots to our VP’s.
— Meera Nair 😷 (@MeeraNairNY) January 20, 2021
This tribute traces its origins to the “Vataka” which first appeared in India’s sutra literature back in 500 BC. https://t.co/delnKgDBb4
To the OG KHIVE, thank you for uplifting and supporting Kamala Harris. We went up the rough side of the mountain together, when all odds were against us.
— Inaguration Day (@ReginaA1981) January 20, 2021
This history is being made today, because we were unburdened by what has been and we knew what could be. pic.twitter.com/3W73YmMDDg
3 years ago, we marched. Today we witness history as Kamala Harris becomes our nations first woman VP. Thank you, @SenKamalaHarris. Proud to see you as @VP @BidenInaugural @JoeBiden pic.twitter.com/wtxiLtNfb0
— RosieTheRivet (@huentelman) January 20, 2021
We made it. Today, history is made. We start a chapter of growth and progress. Today, a leader enters the White House. Kamala Harris, for the people. #KamalaHarris #KHive pic.twitter.com/sdON7z7hXJ
— King Ry 👑 (@RyleyRadical) January 20, 2021
@KamalaHarris Rosa sat, so Ruby could walk, so KAMALA could run! Wishing you the greatest success on this your first day as OUR 1st female Vice President. I am overjoyed and so proud to be an All American Girl! You are women's VOICE President!
— Susan Lacovara (@poetcoyotesue) January 20, 2021
Let's just sit with this for a moment and what it means.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) January 19, 2021
Tomorrow, Kamala Devi Harris will be the first woman sworn in as vice president of the United States. pic.twitter.com/VuPzo0FfGi
@KamalaHarris I spent my childhood being told that women couldn’t be President or Vice President. Thank you for proving them all wrong. I am proud to have you as my Vice President. You give me hope!
— Amy Pep (@apeppy) January 20, 2021
#InaugurationDay I have made sure to tell my 16yr old to my 6yr old how AMAZING it is that we have a V.P. in @KamalaHarris who is first Black woman of South Asian descent & daughter of immigrants EVER elected to national office! So yes #MyVPLooksLikeMe & DAMMIT We are PROUD! pic.twitter.com/NBUgq9G8ZV
— Corey T Queen (@CQ_MrFahrenheit) January 20, 2021
My daughter couldn’t wait until Inauguration Day to wear her shirt! pic.twitter.com/I8s4r7WtFS
— Corey Collington (@MrCCollington78) January 14, 2021
Who's planning on rocking chucks and pearls tomorrow in honor of @KamalaHarris? Wrote about the #chucksandpearls trend and the significance of these signature accessories via my latest for @ForbesWomen. https://t.co/v4Bd1A1c5e
— Erin Spencer (@erinspencer93) January 19, 2021
2 hours until Kamala Harris is sworn in as the 49th Vice President of the United States —
— Anaridis Rodriguez (@Anaridis) January 20, 2021
via @jerrysaltz pic.twitter.com/8wFXE7X3PG
Who's planning on rocking chucks and pearls tomorrow in honor of @KamalaHarris? Wrote about the #chucksandpearls trend and the significance of these signature accessories via my latest for @ForbesWomen. https://t.co/v4Bd1A1c5e
— Erin Spencer (@erinspencer93) January 19, 2021
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