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DNC Opens with Historic Nomination of Kamala Harris, Tribute to Jesse Jackson

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The Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago opened with a night of history, reflection, and renewed determination, as Vice President Kamala Harris took the top spot on the ticket, marking a significant moment for both the Democratic Party and the nation.

Harris’ historic rise as the first Black woman and the first person of South Asian descent to lead a major party’s presidential ticket highlighted the convention’s theme of breaking barriers and embracing diversity.

Al Sharpton talks to Rev. Jesse Jackson during the Democratic National Convention Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

As Democrats celebrated this milestone, the event also served as a rallying cry to confront pressing challenges, with powerful speeches addressing civil rights and the ongoing fight against Trumpism.

One of the night’s most poignant moments was the tribute to Rev. Jesse Jackson, whose groundbreaking presidential campaigns in 1984 and 1988 reshaped the Democratic Party, and paved the way for future leaders like President Barack Obama and Vice President Kamala Harris.


Click play to listen to the AURN News report from Clay Cane. Follow @claycane & @aurnonline for more.

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