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 Kamala Harris, who is the first woman of South Asian and African American heritage to be Vice President of the United States, has made progress in supporting the needs of African American women with her political work and activism. Kamala Harris's connection with Alpha Kappa Alpha , the oldest African American sorority in the US, founded in 1908, has been a key part of her influence. Her relationship with AKA has helped empower and engage Black women politically. AKA members were important in raising funds and getting out the vote during the 2020 presidential campaign, which greatly benefited the Democratic Party. 

   In the Senate, Harris talked about important problems that impact African American women, like disparities in maternal health. She noticed that Black women are more likely to die during childbirth, so she introduced the Maternal CARE Act to help reduce these deaths by giving healthcare providers training on bias. She also started the Black Maternal Health Caucus to work on making health better for Black mothers. Harris's run for president showed her dedication to supporting African American women.   After President Biden dropped out of the race, almost 100,000 Black men and women quickly came together to raise over $2 million for Harris's campaign.

   A Zoom meeting put together by the "Win With Black Women" group drew in more than thousands of people and they raised $1.5 million.  Harris has not only been involved in politics but has also worked with academics to discuss cultural issues.  In 2020, she helped edit a book called "Black Girl Magic Beyond the Hashtag," which looks at the real-life stories of Black women and girls. Harris's involvement with groups like The Links, an organization of influential Black women in America, shows her dedication to promoting leadership and service in the African American community.   

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