On May 8th, Vice President Harris appeared in a pre-recorded video shown at the VAX LIVE: The Concert to Reunite the World on Saturday host by Global Citizen and co- chaired by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.

During her remarks, she urged people to come together to defeat the pandemic. “Today, we have a vaccine,” Vice President Harris said. “And thanks to the ingenuity of scientists, the hard work of manufacturers, and the dedication of health care workers, people around the world are getting vaccinated, and in so doing, are saving lives. 

“If you are already vaccinated, thank you for stepping up,” she added. “If you’re not, please, when it’s your turn, make the time, roll up your sleeves, and get your shot. We can do this. We must do this. It is our responsibility as Global Citizens.”

She was joined by President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and other world leaders like His Holiness Pope Francis II, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, French President Emmanuel Macron

2) On May 9th, she posted a Mother's Day video to celebrate mothers from around the country. She spoke candidly about her mother Shyamala Gopalan 

In a tweet on her Official Twitter she wrote this with a post of her mother, herself and younger sister Maya: My mother, Shyamala Gopalan, came from India to the U.S. to become a scientist. She had two goals in life: to cure breast cancer and to raise my sister, Maya, and me. I am forever grateful to her, and all mothers who love us, raise us, and inspire us. Happy Mother’s Day!"

Photo credits: VP/Twitter/Archives

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff tweeted our his wishes to both his children's mother and his wife VP Kamala Harris.

"Cole and Ella are so blessed to have an amazing Mom and Momala. 

Happy Mother’s Day everyone!"