Her sister,Maya Harris, helped run her presidential campaign.

As Harris toldThe Washington Post, both of her parents were activists.

Growing up in such a home had a major impact on heras a child.

Kamala Harris

“From my childhood, I was there in a stroller in the streets, marching.

It’s just what I do.

It’s what I believe in.

Kamala Harris' father, Donald J. Harris

I don’t know any other way.”

Donald later became an American citizen and a professor.

In spite of being raised mostly by her mother, Harris still credits both of her parents with herhistory-makingsuccess.