Kamala Harris’ father is an immigrant from Jamaica. Jamaicans have been following her career closely and many were disappointed when she dropped her presidential bid. Now many are rejoicing that she will join Joe Biden’s ticket. Host Marco Werman speaks with Kristina Newman-Scott, President of BRIC at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Kristina Newman-Scott is Jamaican herself, with South Asian roots.
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