Oprah Daily

Wanda Kagan met Kamala Harris at a Black community cultural event in Montreal. Both were in their young teens, and they quickly bonded over their similarities: They were smart, outgoing, and serious students. They were both biracial. And they were both working to fit into a large new school environment. But for all the good times they shared, Wanda was secretly struggling at home. Tap the link in our bio to read about how Kamala Harris’s family took in @wandakagan, changing both their lives forever.