As Asians celebrate, Harris says she’ll ensure a pathway for community

By Arul Louis New York, Jan 20 : On the eve of her taking over as the path-breaking first vice president of Asian descent, Kamala Harris assured her fellow Americans from the continent celebrating her victory that she will ensure a pathway is open for the community — and that is a lesson she learnt from her mother.
She said at a celebration by Asian Americans on Tuesday, “My mother Shyamala Gopalan arrived in the United States from India, she raised my sister Maya and me to know that though we may be the first, we should not be the last. And I’ve carried that lesson with me throughout my career.” The Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Ball is one of the traditional galas held around the inauguration ceremony and this year’s events were held virtually because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Asian Ball held a special significance for the community this time as one of their own was becoming the vice president, the second most powerful position in the nation. Americans of Asian origin expressed their joy and congratulated the community for contributing to her election.
Performances and speeches by Asian American entertainers were the highlight of the event which also featured members of Congress and community leaders.
Harris said, “Your continued faith in me has brought me to this moment. When I accepted the nomination to be your vice president, I did so fully committed to realising the vision of a stronger, more united America that provides an opportunity for all.”