After hearing her acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention, I’m excited and hopeful that Kamala Harris can become our next president.

This will be one of the most important elections in our history, and I look forward to having her lead our country into the future. She embodies the American story — starting as the daughter of immigrants, rising through the ranks as California’s attorney general, and now serving as our vice president. Throughout her career, she has consistently fought for justice, equality, and the idea that everyone deserves a fair chance at the American dream.

Harris has the strength, wisdom, and empathy that our country desperately needs now. She knows how to connect with people, listen to their stories, and speak up for those who often feel unheard. She understands the challenges that many Americans face because she’s experienced them herself. Imagine having a president who sees the humanity in everyone, who stands up for struggling single moms, students buried in debt, worried workers, and all of us.

With Harris as our president, we could enter a new era of hope and healing, where our diversity is celebrated and our toughest challenges are met with courage. Under her leadership, the United States could lead the world not just with power, but with moral authority — especially about issues like climate change, health care, equality, and justice. She understands that the true strength of our nation lies in its people.

Kamala Harris isn’t just another candidate — she represents our collective hopes for a more compassionate and fair world. As we look forward to the future, let’s imagine it with her leadership, where hope and joy aren’t just words, but are the reality we all can share.

Let’s elect Kamala Harris as the next president of the United States of America.

Lawrence Pareles

Florence