By 2019, she felt she had enough experience under her belt to run for president.

“My point was: I am who I am.

I’m good with it.

Kamala Harris at an event

You might need to figure it out, but I’m fine with it.”

“And I will keep fighting every day for what this campaign has been about.

Justice for The People.

Kamala Harris speaks during the Democratic Presidential Debate

All the people.”

Shortly before votes were cast, Harris assured her supporters that women of color would never be alone.

“I stand on their shoulders.”

Kamala Harris during campaign in New Hampshire 2020

Kamala Harris being inaugurated as the Vice President of the United States in 2021