Donald J. Harris is the father of Kamala Harris. He is a Jamaican-American economist and professor emeritus at Stanford University, originally from Saint Ann's Bay, Jamaica. Of Jamaican descent, …

Nov 4, 2024 · On November 5, Kamala Harris could make history during the 2024 presidential election. But she couldn't do it without her parents, Dr. Shyamala Gopalan and Donald Harris.

Nov 8, 2024 · Donald J. Harris and Shyamala Gopalan Harris welcomed Kamala Harris in 1964. Here’s everything to know about the U.S. vice president Kamala Harris' parents.

Jul 23, 2024 · Essential to her backstory is the biracial identity she inherited from her parents, Shyamala Gopalan and Donald Harris. Both immigrated to the United States (from India and Jamaica, …

Apr 22, 2025 · Get to know Kamala Harris' parents Shyamala Gopalan and Donald Harris, where they immigrated from, how her mom died, and Kamala's relationship with her father.

Nov 6, 2024 · Shyamala Gopalan and Donald Harris had Kamala Harris in 1964 and her sister Maya in 1967. Learn more about her parents, their background and how they met.

Jul 30, 2025 · Their two daughters, Kamala Devi Harris (born 1964) and Maya Lakshmi Harris (born 1967), were raised in a household steeped in intellectual discourse, political activism, and a profound …

Jul 22, 2024 · Harris's parents, Shyamala Gopalan and Donald Harris, both immigrants, were deeply involved in civil rights activism and had a significant impact on her values and career.

Sep 23, 2025 · Shyamala Gopalan was born in southern India in 1938 and Donald J. Harris was born in Jamaica that same year. According to The New York Times, they met in 1962 while earning their …

Nov 4, 2024 · Oscar's parents were, Joseph Alexander Harris and Christiana Brown. Christiana, who went by Chrisy, was reportedly the descendant of Hamilton Brown, a plantation and slave owner and …