Kamala Harris?s speech projected toughness. She?ll need lots of it.

It means that you need to have unshakeable sense of who you are — who you really are — because so many people, both foes and friends, will try to make you into something else.From all indications, Harris knows who she is.During her acceptance speech, which capped the third night of the virtual Democratic National Convention, she spoke of her late mother, Shyamala Gopalan Harris, as having inspired her commitment to public service. It is the effect of structural racism.”Harris described Trump as “a president who turns our tragedies into political weapons,” and promised that Biden “will be a president who turns our challenges into purpose.”E.J. Dionne Jr.: Democrats seize the urgency of our momentThe convention address of a vice-presidential candidate is generally seen as a debut, an introduction to the nation. Let’s fight with confidence in ourselves, and a commitment to each other.”Emphasis on the word “fight.” I hope Harris gets in touch with her inner Muhammad Ali. I hope she comes out swinging.Read more:Editorial Board: Kamala Harris makes history — and offers a Democratic strategy of unityJennifer Rubin: The Democrats remind us they’re a party of strong and ambitious womenHenry Olsen: The Biden-Harris ticket spoke directly to Black and Latino AmericansAarti Shahani: Kamala Harris and the rise of the desi alpha femaleGeorge F.