Kamala Harris' Jamaican roots influence her identity and values

Scripps News explored Vice President Kamala Harris' Jamaican heritage by visiting her father's hometown. Donald Harris, born in Jamaica, became a prominent economist and professor in the U.S. His influence on Kamala is evident, though she rarely discusses him publicly. Donald Harris emphasized education and cultural immersion for his daughters during their visits to Jamaica. Family members noted that these experiences helped shape Kamala's identity and values, including a sense of fearlessness that she recalls in her political career. The article also addresses recent comments by Donald Trump regarding Kamala Harris' racial identity, which her relatives criticized as ignorant. They emphasized the importance of recognizing one's heritage and identity in a diverse society like Jamaica.