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“Don’t just sit around and complain about things. Do something.” — Shyamala Gopalan
Kamala Harris is ready to share her story and work for you. She is fearless and well-prepared to prosecute anyone who breaks the law. She is a proud African-American and Indian-American woman who lives life and does the work.
Kamala’s mother, Dr. Shyamala Gopalan, was a breast cancer researcher and a civil rights activist who drilled in her and her sister to stop complaining about a problem but focus on finding the solution. Dr. Gopalan added that complaining or talking too much rarely does the work, but actions help get things done most of the time.
I believe action moves mountains and accomplishes goals. My problem is less stressful when I focus on finding a solution in all directions — it starts with me.
Her father, Dr. Donald Harris, is a Jamaican-American economist and professor emeritus at Stanford University. His students enjoyed his teaching style and emulated his brilliant mind.
Douglas Emhoff is a New Yorker, a lawyer, and Kamala’s husband. Don’t mess with his wife if you don’t want…
