Kamala Harris

1964 – ?

Kamala Harris is the first female Vice President of the United States and the first person of African American and South Asian descent to hold this position. A graduate of Howard University, she has been a strong advocate for education, civil rights, and social justice, holding the role of California Attorney General before her election to the U.S. Senate in 2017. Harris's work in promoting the importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) highlights her commitment to the empowerment of marginalized communities through education.