Op-ed: Kamala Harris: A beacon of hope for America’s future

Kamala Harris’s presidential candidacy is both historic and inspiring. As the first woman, the first Black woman, and the first South Asian woman to be elected vice president of the United States, Harris has broken countless barriers. Her presidential bid is another step forward in the long journey towards true equality and representation in our nation’s highest office. Her presence on the national stage is a powerful reminder that our diversity is our strength and that everyone’s voice matters.

As an immigrant myself, I feel connected to Vice President Harris. As the daughter of immigrants who rose to prominence through hard work and perseverance, her personal story resonates with millions of Americans. That is the exact representation of the American Dream that all immigrants desire. She fully comprehends the struggles and aspirations of everyday citizens because she has lived them. Her empathy and relatability are crucial in bridging the divides that have become all too common in our political landscape.

As a young Peruvian involved in politics in New Hampshire, I am particularly inspired by Harris’s message of unity and hope. We endured years of hatred and xenophobia; we will overcome together. This failed message that immigrants are destroying this nation won’t go anywhere, and for that, we need President Harris. Her leadership offers hope for those of us striving to make a difference at the local and state levels.

Kamala Harris’s presidential candidacy is more than a campaign; it is a movement where the working class, progressives, low-income folks, parents, college students, and everyone else are uniting to make sure we defeat Donald Trump. We cannot let Project 2025 advance, and once we defeat Trump, we have to make sure we defeat his damage and legacy by taking back Capitol Hill and also the corner office in Concord.

When Vice President Harris made her first presidential rally speech, I smiled while holding my 3-year-old daughter. The future belongs to them. When next year we celebrate the inauguration of the first woman president of the United States, I promised my daughters that we would go to Washington and be a part of history. I promised that to them. We will talk about it for generations to come. We have the opportunity to do just that. So let’s knock on some doors and make history! See you on Inauguration Day!