Vice President Kamala Harrisâs swearing in inspires local girls
Local girls inspired by Sen. Kamala Harris becoming vice president By Kassie Simmons | January 20, 2021 at 6:20 PM EST - Updated January 20 at 7:22 PM
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - As Vice President Kamala Harris was sworn into office today, girls across the nation watched in awe, knowing that nothing is out of reach.
âItâs exciting because sheâs the first African American woman to be the Vice President,â said Imoni and Saniyah James, sisters ages eight and nine.
Before Election Day, it seemed impossible to the girls. Even until today, these girls thought they might never see a female vice president , let alone a woman who looks like them.