10 Surprising Facts About Kamala Harris: From Hip-Hop Fan to History-Maker

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9: HBCU Graduate: She graduated from Howard University, a top historically Black college.

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7: Culinary Enthusiast: Harris loves cooking & often shares her favorite recipes, like cornbread dressing.

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1: Hip-Hop Fan: She’s a big fan of hip-hop, especially Tupac Shakur, which influenced her college years.

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