Kamala Harris, who carries a knack for creating history, is the first woman, the first Black woman, and the first South Asian American to be Vice President of the United States. Since 2021, she’s been shaking things up and making the difference under the presidency of Joe Biden. Prior to this, she was California’s Attorney General followed by the role of a U.S. Senator. Now, she’s trying to create further history as she competes in the 2024 presidential election as the Democratic nominee.
Away from politics, the stepmother of online sensation Ella Emhoff has recently found herself in the spotlight for a slightly different reason. Internet lately is eager to learn the details and the history behind one specific scar on her face. Without further ado, let’s jump right to it.
The Story Behind Kamala Harris’s Tiny Scar: A Kindergarten Clash in Berkeley
Kamala Harris has a tiny scar above her left eye. It’s not too noticeable unless you focus on it, but the story behind it is quite fascinating. Harris’ childhood best friend, Stacey Johnson-Batiste, shared an intense story from their kindergarten days, involving Harris and a class bully in her new memoir, Friends From the Beginning: The Berkeley Village that Raised Kamala and Me. That little mark tells us the kind of person Harris is—bold, brave, and someone who will never back down from a fight. And amazingly, this incident took place when she was just 5 years old.
Let’s head back to the 1970s in Berkeley, California, where Kamala was a student at a progressive private school named Berkwood Hedge. Renowned for being diverse and open-minded, the academic institution encouraged critical thinking, creativity, and a love for learning. Kamala had a best friend in school, Stacey Johnson-Batiste, who was always by her side. The two were pretty close like peas in a pod.
One day, the kids were busy with their clay-making projects during story time. The two besties, Kamala and Stacey, were proud of their little creations, but things took an unexpectedly awful turn when a boy decided to stick his nose and ruin the fun. Stacey saw her project get smashed to the ground while the bully kid laughed as her hard work got shattered into pieces. Stacey was close to tears, but before she could cry, Kamala stepped in for her friend.
The Memorable Moment Kamala Harris Stood Her Ground at 5 Years Old
Eager to defend her friend, the young Kamala Harris didn’t hold back and confronted the boy, calling him out for his actions. But the boy was having none of it, so instead of backing down, he picked up a rock and hurled it right at her, striking her on the head. Blood started gushing down her face, but Kamala did not even flinch. She stood her ground, still demanding the apology that her friend deserved. Even at 5, her toughness was incredibly admirable.
A teacher upon noticing the altercation between the kids immediately intervened. Kamala needed stitches for her wound, but it left more than a scar. You could argue her unwavering resolve that is present to this day started then and there. It became a symbol of her toughness, no matter the cost she might need to bear. Stacey revealed the boy never dared to bother either of them again, and honestly, that makes complete sense. Why would someone choose to find themselves in the same position after seeing Kamala in action?
Fast forward to today, and Stacey Johnson-Batiste still recalls that moment with pride. It has become one of those memories that is still vivid and has lasted a whole lifetime. She often tells the story with a smile on her face whenever someone asks about Kamala Harris’s character. That little scar is more than a childhood injury—it’s now an embodiment of Kamala’s fierce spirit as she aims to become the first woman President in the history of the United States.
