St. Ambrose students share their thoughts about Kamala Harris being elected as the first person of color and woman Vice President in America. There is a general consensus that her election was a step in the right direction. 

Name: Brandi Crawley

Hometown: Rock Island, Illinois

Class: Junior

Major: Exercise Science

What do you think about America electing their first person of color and woman Vice President?

As a black woman, it’s very inspirational to see Kamala Harris being elected into office. We often see women of color being discredited and neglected. This shows women of color that we can do what we once deemed impossible. I’m so glad that I had a part in the impossible come true

Name: Kai Christensen 

Hometown: Beloit, Wisconsin

Class: Sophomore

Major: Art History & International Studies

What do you think about America electing their first person of color and woman Vice President?

It’s awesome and about time we had a woman in office. I’m glad she’s not only able to represent women, but also people of color.

Name: Maude Heft

Hometown: Shueyville, Iowa

Class: Freshman

Major: Human Performance & Fitness, Pre OT

What do you think about America electing their first person of color and woman Vice President?

No matter what political beliefs you hold, it is something to celebrate when you look at our history of vice presidents. The journey towards liberation and fairness for everyone is nowhere near over, and we will have to see what work will be done in the next four years, but it is so important for young girls and especially people of color at home to have someone in the White House to look up to and know that this is possible for them. 

Name: Ty Lewis

Hometown: Rock Island, Illinois

Class: Junior

Major: Finance

What do you think about America electing their first person of color and woman Vice President?

As an African American in this country, seeing people of color in power is huge for my confidence. It gives me hope that one day, I can make it into some sort of power. For women, this is also a big deal as this gives younger generations an ideal to look up too. Especially for younger African American women as there is someone that looks like them in the White House. 

Name: Joseph Golden

Hometown: Davenport, Iowa

Class: Senior

Major: Political Science

What do you think about America electing their first person of color and woman Vice President?

Kamala Harris is an incredibly intelligent, powerful, strong, and amazing woman. She is shattering glass ceilings for the women who will follow her. However, that does not mean Vice President Elect Harris is without fault, and her ability to address shortcomings as California attorney general only increases my respect for her. She must learn from her mistakes and accept critique from those around her. I firmly believe that Kamala Harris represents the change in politics we need; more women, specifically people of color to be elected and appointed to high ranking political offices. Without sufficient representation, the voices of the marginalized will continue to go unheard