You’ve met Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff, and even heard stories of Harris’ Indian mother and Jamaican father, but how much do you know about Maya Harris, the vice president’s only sister?

In a interview with the Washington Post, Kamala said she and her sister share an “unbreakable bond.” With only two years separating the duo, it’s no shocker the sisters are so close, having grown up in the same household.

So here’s everything you need to know about Maya.

Education and Career

It seems the Harris women were destined to become lawyers. Maya followed her big sister’s path by deciding to also study law. Unlike Kamala, Maya chose to stay in their home state of California to attend Stanford University for her undergraduate degree, according to PEOPLE. Maya would go on to earn her law degree from UC Berkeley.

Maya once worked as a civil litigator but then became an adjunct law professor and Dean of Lincoln Law School of San Jose, “making her one of the nation’s youngest law school deans at age 29,” according to her website.

Maya’s Personal Life

While in her senior year of high school, Maya gave birth to Meena, her first and only daughter, per E! News. Maya often speaks about having to take a young Meena to her law class with her, and Maya even credits her daughter with first introducing her to her husband.

Maya met her husband, Tony West, while the pair were both in law school. West was a U.S. Assistant Attorney General under the Obama administration, and now, he acts as the chief legal officer for Uber, according to USA Today.

Involvement With Politics and Viral Moment

The 57-year-old is no stranger to politics. Both of the Harris sisters get their zest for politics from their parents who met in the 1960s as protesters, according to Politico. In fact, Maya has worked for not one but two presidential campaigns: Hilary Clinton’s in 2016 and President Joe Biden’s in 2020.

It might warm your heart to know that Maya shares her sister’s hearty laugh, a trait which Kamala says comes from their late mother. In a resurfaced clip from a 2017 interview with the sisters, their infectious laugh radiated throughout the room when Kamala jokingly called herself “big sister general.”

In the same clip, it seems Maya might have predicted her own sister’s political success, saying “when she’s president of the United States, I will call her ‘Ms. President,’ but until then, you’re just Kamala.”

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The world of professional wrestling is buzzing with excitement as rumors swirl about a potential new recruit for WWE NXT. According to Fade Away Media, the developmental brand is reportedly interested in signing star gymnast Sydney Razeghi from Stanford University.

Razeghi, known for her athleticism and grace, could be a perfect fit for the high-flying style of NXT. Her impressive gymnastics skills and competitive spirit align with the demands of the squared circle.

The news has sparked a flurry of discussion on social media, with many fans speculating about how Shawn Michaels, the current head of NXT, might approach Razeghi’s potential recruitment.

Here’s a sample of what people are saying:

Shawn Michaels on his phone with only one hand looking for recruits https://t.co/enOBcErzWD

— ☔️ (@Hennidickarnold) August 24, 2024

Shawn Michaels instagram explore page must be crazy https://t.co/QhyQxy0wCz

— JP23 (@Johnnyyp2) August 24, 2024

Shawn Michaels is Nick Saban of this recruiting shit when it comes to the women wrestlers lol https://t.co/dQVH9E80sC

— Ant (@guap_ant) August 24, 2024

As the rumors continue to circulate, fans are eagerly awaiting official confirmation from WWE. If Razeghi does indeed sign with NXT, it could be the start of a promising career in professional wrestling.

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FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A Florida sheriff’s deputy was charged with manslaughter with a firearm, launching a rarely seen criminal case against a Florida law officer after a Black U.S. Air Force senior airman was killed after answering his apartment door while holding a gun pointed toward the ground.

Former Okaloosa County deputy Eddie Duran, 38, was charged in the May 3 shooting death of 23-year-old Roger Fortson, Assistant State Attorney Greg Marcille said. The charge is a first-degree felony punishable by up to 30 years in prison.

Marcille said a warrant has been issued for Duran’s arrest but he was not in custody as Friday afternoon.

“Let this be a reminder to law enforcement officers everywhere that they swore a solemn oath to protect and defend, and their actions have consequences, especially when it results in the loss of life,” civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who represents the airman’s family, said Friday.

Sabu Williams, president of the local branch of the NAACP, told The Associated Press that “I think this is the best that we could have hoped for in this particular case.”

Duran listed himself as Hispanic on his voter registration, and the charging documents released Friday also identify him that way.

Authorities say Duran had been directed to Fortson’s Fort Walton Beach apartment in response to a domestic disturbance report that turned out to be false.

After repeated knocking, Fortson opened the door while holding his handgun at his side, pointed down. Authorities say that Duran shot him multiple times; only then did he tell Fortson to drop the gun.

On Friday, candles and framed photos of Fortson in uniform graced the doorway of the apartment where he was killed.

Okaloosa Sheriff Eric Aden fired Duran on May 31 after an internal investigation concluded his life was not in danger when he opened fire.

Duran’s attorney, John Whitaker, did not immediately respond to a phone call and email seeking comment.

It is highly unusual for Florida law enforcement officers to be charged for an on-duty killing — it has only happened four times in the last 35 years before Friday. Even then, only one of those officers has been convicted.

Four Miami-Dade officers were recently indicted on manslaughter charges in connection with a shootout with two robbers who hijacked a UPS truck. The shootout left the UPS driver and a passerby dead along with the hijackers.

Three police officers in the Okaloosa County town of Crestview are awaiting trial on manslaughter charges for the 2021 death of a man who reportedly died after being jolted with a stun gun. Those officers have pleaded not guilty.

A former Palm Beach Gardens officer is serving a 25-year prison sentence for manslaughter and attempted murder for a 2015 shooting. The officer was undercover and in plain clothes when he fatally shot a Black man whose SUV had broken down on an interstate off-ramp. The man had feared he was being robbed, pulled out his licensed handgun and tried to flee before he was shot.

A Broward sheriff’s deputy was charged with manslaughter for the 2014 fatal shooting of a Black man who was carrying an air rifle he had just purchased. A judge later threw out that charge.

The U.S. Supreme Court has given law enforcement officers “qualified immunity” for their on-duty actions, making it difficult to charge and convict them for questionable shootings. The court says that officers can only be convicted if the evidence shows that their conduct was illegal and they should have known they were violating “clearly established” law.

Duran began his law enforcement career as a military police officer in the Army. He was hired by an Oklahoma police department in 2015 after his military discharge. He joined the Okaloosa County sheriff’s office in 2019, but resigned two years later and then rejoined the sheriff’s office in 2023.

Okaloosa personnel records show he was reprimanded in 2021 for not completing his assignment to confirm the addresses of three registered sex offenders by visiting their homes. Then assigned to a high school as its on-campus deputy, he was also disciplined that year for leaving the school before the final bell and the students’ departure. Florida law requires that an armed guard be on campus when class is in session.

In a statement Friday, the sheriff’s office said it stands by its decision to terminate Duran and has been “fully accountable and transparent” throughout the case.

The apartment complex where Fortson lived is about 8 miles (13 kilometers) from Hurlburt Field, where Fortson was assigned to the 4th Special Operations Squadron as a special missions aviator serving on an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship.

Duran went to the apartment complex on May 3 after getting the domestic disturbance call. Duran met an apartment manager who directed him to Fortson’s fourth-floor unit, telling him there had been frequent arguments, the deputy’s body camera video shows.

But Fortson, who had no criminal record, lived alone and had no guests that afternoon. He was on a video call with his girlfriend, who told investigators they had not been arguing. She said Fortson was playing a video game.

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Also, 911 records show deputies had never been called to Fortson’s apartment previously but they had been called to a nearby unit 10 times in the previous eight months, including once for a domestic disturbance.

When Duran arrived outside Fortson’s door, he stood silently for 20 seconds and listened, but no voices inside are recorded on Duran’s body camera video.

He then pounded on the door, but didn’t identify himself. He then moved to the side of the door, about 5 feet away (1.5 meters). He told investigators he feared that the person inside might fire through the door or open the door and push him over the rail and to the ground about 40 feet (12 meters) below.

He waited 15 seconds before pounding on the door again. This time he yelled, “Sheriff’s office — open the door!” He again moved to the side. A muffled voice can be heard on the video — Duran said he heard someone cursing at the police.

Less then 10 seconds later, Duran moved back in front of the door and pounded again, announcing himself once more.

Fortson’s girlfriend told investigators that the airman asked who was there but did not get a response. She said Fortson told her he was not going to answer the door because no one comes to his apartment. She said neither of them heard the deputy yell that he was with the sheriff’s office.

After the third knock, she said Fortson told her, “I’m gonna go grab my gun because I don’t know who that is.”

When Fortson opened the door holding his gun, Duran said “Step back,” and then two seconds later began firing. Fortson fell backward onto the floor.

Only then did the deputy yell, “Drop the gun!”

Fortson replied, “It’s over there.”

The deputy called for paramedics, but Fortson died a short time later at the hospital.

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Sabrina Carpenter’s latest album, “Short n’ Sweet,” is on track to make a major splash on the Billboard 200. According to industry sources, the album is projected to debut at number one with estimated first-week sales of 280-310,000 units in the United States. If successful, this would mark Carpenter’s first-ever number one album.

The anticipation for “Short n’ Sweet” has been palpable, with the album earning over 57 million first-day streams globally on Spotify. This achievement marks Carpenter’s biggest debut to date, showcasing her growing popularity and dedicated fanbase.

The album’s success extends beyond its streaming numbers. All 12 tracks from “Short n’ Sweet” simultaneously charted in the top 40 on the global Spotify chart. Notably, “Please Please Please” and “Espresso” secured the top two spots, demonstrating the album’s strong appeal.

Carpenter’s streaming prowess was further highlighted on August 23, when she achieved her biggest streaming day ever on Spotify with 67 million streams. This represents a staggering 1,388% increase compared to the same day last year.

If “Short n’ Sweet” manages to outsell the combined first-week sales of all her previous studio albums in its first seven days, it would solidify Carpenter’s position as a rising star in the music industry. Fans eagerly await the official Billboard 200 chart to see if Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” will indeed claim the top spot.

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A self-identified Trump supporter, who goes by the online alias “Chawkee White,” has ignited widespread outrage after posting a video on social media in which he expressed disturbing views about Jeffrey Epstein’s infamous island. The man, whose real name is James Bradford according to online investigator Danesh, suggested that Epstein Island would have been a “fun time” involving young women.

In the video, Bradford said, “Yo, I’m no billionaire or nothing, but Epstein Island sounded like a good time for all parties involved, even them young b*tches.” His remarks, which seemingly downplay the horrific abuse that took place on Epstein Island, have sparked widespread condemnation across social media platforms.

Epstein Island, officially known as Little Saint James, was the private Caribbean island owned by Jeffrey Epstein, the financier who died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal charges of sex trafficking minors. The island has become synonymous with allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation of underage girls, with many prominent figures implicated in the scandal.

Bradford’s comments have been widely criticized for their insensitivity and for seemingly glorifying the exploitation of minors. Many users on social media have called for his video to be taken down and for Bradford to be held accountable for his remarks.

Legal experts have also weighed in, suggesting that Bradford’s comments could have serious legal repercussions, especially given the nature of the crimes associated with Epstein Island.

As of now, Bradford has not issued any further statements or apologies, and his social media accounts remain active.

This story is developing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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After Kamala Harris accepted her historic nomination for president at the Democratic National Convention, Black leaders in politics and within the civil rights community told theGrio they were all in to ensure her victory in November.

“This night means everything,” said Raymond Santana, a member of the Central Park Five, also known as the Exonerated Five.

Santana and three others from the group of then wrongfully convicted Black young boys took to the stage at the United Center on Thursday to publicly support Harris and denounce her Republican opponent Donald Trump, who in 1989 infamously took out a full-page $85,000 ad calling for them to face the death penalty.

“This is justice in rare form. This is redemption. This is full circle,” Santana told theGrio after appearing with fellow Central Park Five members Korey Wise, Yusef Salaam and Kevin Richardson, alongside Rev. Al Sharpton. 

In an air of almost disbelief, Santana continued, “To have the backing of the Democratic Party … to be present,” to which Richardson, standing beside Santana, added, “To be here physically. We are here.” 

Richardson described the DNC moment as “epic.”

Ironically, Trump and his campaign have attempted to appeal to Black men as a persuasive voting bloc in the 2024 election cycle. However, the former president has refused to apologize for his comments about the Central Park Five after they were exonerated with DNA evidence.

Harris has also engaged Black men, meeting with prominent Black leaders and public figures at her vice presidential residence and other venues to discuss policy issues of concern. One of those Black men included comedian, actor, and talk show host D.L. Hughley. 

On Thursday night, Hughley took to the stage to publicly apologize to Harris for previously making “assumptions” about her prosecutorial record without doing his own “research.”

Speaking to theGrio about Harris’ meteoric rise since launching her campaign for president one month ago, Hughley said, ”I think she has got the wind at her back.” He added, “We can’t minimize the fact that the country was looking for a way out from these two geriatric men,” in reference to Trump, 78, and President Joe Biden, 81. 

Following Harris’ acceptance speech, Rashad Robinson, president of Color of Change, said it was great to have a presidential nominee who knows “how we get things done” and “work with those on the outside.” 

Robinson vowed “to do everything I can over these next 70-plus days to help elect Kamala D. Harris.”

The progressive civil rights advocate said he is determined “to make sure that she’s on the other side of that table as we work to be able to fight for Black communities [and] Black families, but also fight for equality more broadly.”

Lori Lightfoot, former mayor of Chicago, told theGrio that Harris will also need a sisterhood to rally behind her to get her over the threshold in November’s presidential contest.

“Women of all stripes are rallying behind her very enthusiastic about her candidacy because 2016 happened,” said Lightfoot, in reference to Donald Trump’s upset victory against Hillary Clinton. 

“What I hear a lot from women is we’re not gonna let that happen again,” said the former Chicago leader. 

She believes this is the moment for a woman to be president, as so many other developed nations have been led by female leaders.

“There’s a determination, there’s an enthusiasm but a clear-eyed understanding of what’s going to be necessary between now and election in November to get it done,” said Lightfoot, “To get over the threshold – to punch a hole once and for all to that ultimate glass ceiling.”

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