How the coconut tree meme became the symbol of support for Kamala Harris

Ahead of President Biden’s decision to forgo a reelection bid, an unusual emblem of support for Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign began trending on social media: the coconut tree emoji. But why the coconut tree? The origins trace back to a speech last year by Harris at a White House event dedicated to Hispanic American opportunities. Near the end of her remarks, Harris stressed the interconnectedness of individuals within communities, declaring, “None of us live in isolation.” To drive her point home, Harris recounted a favorite saying of her...