My mother's life – like that of so many Black immigrants in the United States – was made better by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other brave souls who were willing to put their lives on the line for freedom, justice, equity and a more representative democracy.
Kamala Harris formally resigns from US Senate ahead of inauguration ANI | Updated: Jan 19, 2021 01:37 IST
Washington [US], January 19 (ANI): USVice President-electKamala Harris formally resigned from her Senate seat on Monday, according to one of her aides.
CNN reported that Harris has submitted her letter of resignation to California Governor Gavin Newsom.
In a copy of her resignation letter obtained by CNN, she thanked the people of California for the honor of serving them .
After her inauguration on January 20, Harris will don the role of Vice President of the US, under which she will also serve as the president of the Senate, which will allow her to preside over the chamber and break 50-50 ties.
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“America United” is the theme for the United States’ 59th Inaugural Ceremonies, which will mark a historic milestone as Harris becomes the first female, Black and Asian American vice president.
Here are ways that the whole family can participate in the historic event safely from home.
Light a Candle to Memorialize COVID-19 Victims
To memorialize the nearly 400,000 people in the U.S. who have died of COVID-19 in the past year, the Presidential Inaugural Committee said that it will host a lighting ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial Tuesday evening, leading “a national moment of unity and remembrance.”
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