In a historic turn of events, Kamala Harris has emerged as a strong contender to become the first Black woman and the first person of South Asian descent to lead a major party's presidential ticket. President Joe Biden's recent announcement that he will not seek re-election has set the stage for Harris to potentially make history.

Harris kickstarted her presidential campaign in 2019 with a powerful rally in her hometown of Oakland, California. Surrounded by an enthusiastic and supportive crowd, she emphasized that her bid for the presidency represents a larger question of American identity and the pursuit of moral leadership. Drawing inspiration from Robert F. Kennedy's call for just that in 1968, Harris posed a fundamental question to the American people - "Who are we as Americans?"

The symbolic significance of Harris' campaign was evident from its inception. She deliberately launched her bid on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, paying tribute to Shirley Chisholm, the trailblazing first Black person and woman to seek a major party's presidential nomination. Moreover, Harris, with her mixed heritage of an Indian mother and a Black Jamaican father, garnered comparisons to Barack Obama, who captivated Democrats with his biography and eloquence more than a decade ago.

However, as Harris charts her path towards the White House, she will undoubtedly face challenges. The upcoming election cycle and the political landscape will present their own set of obstacles that she will need to navigate. While her potential victory would be groundbreaking, it is crucial to acknowledge the headwinds that she will encounter along the way.

Kamala Harris's pursuit of the presidency has already broken barriers, and if successful, will shatter glass ceilings that have long limited representation at the highest level of political power. As the nation watches with anticipation, the coming months will reveal whether Harris can overcome the challenges she faces and make history by leading a major party's presidential ticket.