1964 –
PERSEVERANCE
“My mother would say, ‘Kamala, you may be the first to do many things, but make sure you are not the last‘.”
Kamala Harris failed her first bar exam to become a lawyer. But that didn’t stop this daughter of immigrant parents from trying again – and succeeding. Since then, Kamala Harris has been a vocal champion of progressive reforms and women’s rights, and has broken lots of glass ceilings while doing it – including being the first African-American and Indian woman to become Vice President of the USA. Kamala Harris always fights for what she believes in, even when the odds are against her.
Are you willing to fight for what’s right despite the odds?
Check out our resource Global Amazing Women. Explore the stories of some amazing women from across the world and history. Develop character strengths through our fun activities.
There are so many inspirational women waiting to be discovered our site. Do you know the story of Sacagawea who was kidnapped as a child and who acted as guide and interpreter to Lewis and Clarke on their epic journey across America?
Or perhaps explore the amazing story of Chinese polymath Wang Zhenyi. In her short life she wrote maths books for the uneducated peasants, made scientific discoveries in astronomy and wrote poetry. She was also a skilled equestrian, martial arts expert and much more.
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