The National Black Prosecutors Association awarded Harris with its prestigious Thurgood Marshall Award in 2005, per BET.

The National Black Prosecutors Association’s Thurgood Marshall Award wasn’t the only major recognition Harris received in 2005. you could find her under the “Leader” section of the lists in2013,2020, and2021.

Pressley concluded, naturally, that Harris was truly a trailblazer.

Kamala Harris smiling

A year later, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi seconded the sentiment.

“Years from now people will ask us, ‘Where were you?’

That wasn’t the only honor Forbes offered the vice president that year.

Kamala Harris in 2005

Harris was named one ofThe World’s Most Powerful Womenin 2021 by the outlet.

2 on Forbes' list, second only behind billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.

Harris has proven time and time again that she is a true trailblazer within the realm of politics.

Kamala Harris speaking to a crowd in 2020

Kamala Harris in 2018

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris in 2021