Oprah Winfrey delivered a powerful speech at the Democratic National Convention, highlighting the immigrant background of Vice President Kamala Harris. Winfrey commended Harris' parents, emphasizing the significance of their journey and the impact it had on Harris' historic achievement.
Winfrey specifically mentioned Harris' Indian mother, Shyamala Gopalan, who came to the United States from Tamil Nadu in 1958 to pursue her studies at the University of California, Berkeley. This immigrant experience shaped Harris' upbringing and values, with her Indian heritage playing a pivotal role in her life and career.
