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Illustration of Kamala Harris with a blue and purple background, by Alyxis Wilson. — Alyxis Wilson, an eighth-grader, created an illustration of Kamala Harris as part of a school assignment on Harris’ historic appointment. Alyxis attends a Gestalt Community Schools middle school in Memphis, Tenn. (Illustration by Alyxis Wilson)

First Person 2020 elections Diversity & Equity

‘This is something I can do now’: What Kamala Harris’ ascension means for girls of color

Across America, Black, brown, and Asian students look to the Biden administration with hope, pride, and great expectations.

By

Caroline Bauman

and

Gabrielle Birkner

| January 19, 2021, 11:26pm UTC

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