How to pronounce 'Kamala' - A lesson from her nieces

Actress Kerry Washington delighted the crowd with two of Kamala Harris’ great-nieces.

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Amara and Leela are the daughters of Harris’ niece Meena Harris.

“First you say ‘Kama,’ like a comma in a sentence,” Amara said.

“Then you say ‘La,’ like ‘la-la-la-la-la,’” said little sister Leela.

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