Vice President Kamala Harris and Congresswoman Barbara Lee. Photo Courtesy of Barbara Lee s office
Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13) welcomed Vice President Kamala Harris back to her hometown of Oakland on Monday for the first time since taking the office of the vice presidency.
Lee greeted Vice President Harris on the tarmac of Oakland International Airport alongside Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis.
They traveled to Red Door Catering, a local business that prepares fresh, local ingredients for diverse events and dining experiences. While there, they discussed the impact the pandemic has had on small businesses and the importance of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). Notably, Red Door Catering received both financial and technical support from two Bay Area Community Development Financial Institutions: Action Opportunity Fund and ICA.