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Celebrities celebrated Vice President Joe Biden’s announcement Tuesday that he has chosen Democratic primary opponent Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) as his vice presidential nominee, making her the first Black woman and first South Asian women on a major political party’s presidential ticket.
Sen. Kamala Harris speaks during a town hall event at Girls Inc. on May 15, 2019.
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Singer John Legend tweeted his congratulations and said he is “very much looking forward to voting for the Biden-Harris ticket to begin the difficult work of recovering from this nightmare presidency and building an even better future.”
Actress Mindy Kaling tweeted that it is an exciting day for the entire country and “especially for my Black and Indian sisters” many of whom may not have thought someone who “looks like us” would hold office, adding she is “filled with hope and excitement.”
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