Vice President Kamala Harris, the daughter of an Indian-born mother and Jamaican-born father has delivered a jolt of optimism to many Black and Indian-American Texans. Many in those communities said they hope Harris will revive support among Black voters, who had shown fading enthusiasm for the president, and boost Democrats’ appeal to the South Asian community, a burgeoning political force in Texas. A nationwide “Win With Black Women” Zoom call on July 21 raised $1.5 million for Harris’ campaign. Targeting voters of color may be Harris’ best shot at improving her position in Texas, where a recent statewide poll found that 56% of voters view her unfavorably. South Asian voters who support Harris largely agreed that while her ethnic background is meaningful, it’s more important she aligns with their top issues, like climate change, access to abortion, and gun restrictions. For some of Harris’ Black and South Asian female supporters, the excitement about her candidacy has been tempe...