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Kamala Harris: “He let us know our voices mattered. He instilled in us that we were somebody.”

On the recordFebruary 17, 2026
He let us know our voices mattered. He instilled in us that we were somebody.
Said by
Kamala Harris
Democratic · California
Source
theguardian.com
Feb 17, 2026

Editor's note · Context

Harris reflects on Jackson's impact on self-worth and empowerment in the community.

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