Kamala Harris is a multiracial person with a South Asian and Black background. Her mother was South Asian, and her father is Black. Harris was born in Oakland, California, and grew up in a diverse community. She graduated from Howard University and the University of California, Hastings College of Law. Harris has been identified as a Black woman in the public eye, with her South Asian identity rarely mentioned in media coverage until fairly recently. However, she has always been open about her multiracial background. Harriss background represents a uniquely American melting pot story.