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They have also put a spotlight on economic issues for moms during the pandemic.
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Sen. Kamala Harrisâ childhood friends share memories about presidential hopeful
From competing on Howard Universityâs debate team to her formative years busing to school, the people Harris met throughout her life shared memories as part of Nightlineâs âContenders @ 20â series.Getty Images, FILE
With families around the country preparing to celebrate Motherâs Day on Sunday, first lady Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are putting a new national spotlight on less traditional types of motherhood.
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Harris became a stepmother of two when she wed Douglas Emhoff.
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Kamala Harris breaks barriers with her multicultural, blended family
Vice President Harris became a stepmother of two when she wed Douglas Emhoff in 2014.Rob Carr/Getty Images
When Kamala Harris took the oath of office Wednesday to become vice president, she became the first woman and first woman of color to serve in that elected position.
Harris also made history as the first stepmother to be America s vice president, a moment that blended families across the country said they were planning to watch with joy.