As the first Black woman to be nominated for a top political post, Harris spoke on women and leadership, reminding young girls that they “never have to ask permission to lead.”
On a more personal note, Harris, who is of Indian origin, even answered a question about her favourite Indian dishes, “So, South Indian, it would be Idli with… a really good Sambar, and then North Indian, probably any kind of tikka.”
When asked about LGBTQ+ communities, the senator laid particular emphasis on transgender people, particularly Black transgender women who “need to feel protected and safe.”
In an election that has seen instances of voter suppression and misinformation, someone asked, “Will my vote make a difference?”
The VP candidate reminded her audience that there are many places where “one or two votes make the difference in an entire election.”
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