In a recent update to the biography of Vice President Kamala Harris' father, Donald Harris, Wikipedia has revised the description of his racial background. Originally described as having "Indian-Jamaican heritage," the page now states that he is of "Afro-Jamaican and Irish-Jamaican heritage."

Donald Harris, born in Brown's Town, St. Ann Parish, Jamaica, was previously noted on the page as having a father of Indian descent and a mother of African descent. However, the updated entry reflects a more detailed and specific description of his parents' backgrounds, citing his father, Oscar Joseph Harris, and his mother, Beryl Christie Harris (née Finegan), as being Afro-Jamaicans and Irish-Jamaicans.

The change comes amidst ongoing discussions about racial and ethnic identity in public figures, especially those in high-profile political positions. The update on Wikipedia is seen by some as a more accurate reflection of Harris' complex heritage, while others see it as a nuanced shift in how we categorize and understand racial identities.

The revision also highlights the evolving nature of how personal histories are documented and understood, particularly in the digital age where information can be easily updated and accessed by a wide audience.