Maggots in Food at the DNC? The Best And Blackest Moments From The DNC, Raphael Warnock Brings The House Down In Chicago, Black America Share Thoughts On Obamas’ DNC Speeches, Trump Attacks Black Sororities And More

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5 Reasons Why Sen. Raphael Warnock Brought the House Down With His DNC Speech

WASHINGTON – AUGUST 19: Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., speaks during the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Monday, August 19, 2024. Photo: Getty Images Bill Clark

Night one of the Democratic National Convention was packed with great speakers, including some of the youngest rising stars in Congress, like Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY). However, one of the most powerful speeches of the night came from Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock, who made an impassioned plea to voters to do everything they can to keep Donald Trump out of the White House. – Angela Johnson Read More

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Black America Can’t Stop Talking About Michelle and Barack’s Epic DNC Speeches. Here’s What We’re Saying

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CHICAGO: The second night of the Democratic National Convention was full of special cultural moments. From Patti LaBelle singing “You Are My Friend” during the In Memoriam portion of the program to Lil Jon’s surprise appearance for their convention roll call vote, night two felt lighter and more vibrant than the evening before. – Candace McDuffie Read More

Black America Reacts To Oprah’s Fiery, Surprise DNC Speech

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CHICAGO: On night three of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, the one and only Oprah made a surprise appearance in her hometown to endorse Kamala Harris for President. Wearing a pristine purple pantsuit, the media mogul had some choice words for the Trump campaign and for those who “who seek to divide and then conquer.” – Candace McDuffie Read More

Oh No He Didn’t! Trump Attacks Kamala Harris By Dissing Black Greek Fraternities and Sororities

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Former President Donald Trump once again opened his ignorant mouth to attack Vice President Kamala Harris. This time, he attempted to shame Harris for attending the historically Black sorority Sigma Gamma Rho’s boulé which took place from July 31 to Aug. 4 in Houston. – Candace McDuffie Read More

The DNC’s Coldest Clapbacks Targeted at Trump

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Former First Lady Michelle Obama uttered her famous phrase “when they go low, we go high” for the first time during the 2016 Democratic National Convention. But eight years and a Donald Trump presidency later, it’s clear the new plan for Democrats is to meet Trump exactly where he’s at: the lowest of the low. – Phenix S Halley Read More

The Blackest Songs From the 2024 DNC Roll Call

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 20: DJ Cassidy performs during the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Photo: Getty Images Andrew Harnik

Let’s face it: you wouldn’t normally expect to turn up at a political convention. Listening to a seemingly endless amount speeches has the potential to be a snooze fest. But this year’s Democratic National Convention has done its best to flip that narrative on its head — especially during the delegate roll call. – Angela Johnson Read More

The Best And Blackest Moments From The Democratic National Convention

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The Democratic National Convention kicked off in Chicago on Monday (August 19) at United Center and was quite the celebration. President Joe Biden gave the final address of the night, which was full of resilience and reassurance that Vice President Kamala Harris is going to be our next President Of The United States. – Candace McDuffie Read More

The Best Speeches From The DNC So Far

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As the Democratic National Convention gears up for its fourth and final night at Chicago’s United Center Thursday (August 22), the electrifying event has already featured several prominent and powerful speeches. From Oprah Winfrey’s surprise appearance in which she belted out Vice President Kamala Harris’ name to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries likening Trump to an old boyfriend, here are the best speeches from the DNC so far. – Candace McDuffie Read More

In Viral, Cringey Video, JD Vance Embarrasses Himself in Front of Georgia Donut Shop Workers..And The World

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Ohio Sen. JD Vance surely put the “cringe” in “cringey” after an exchange between him and Georgia donut shop workers has now gone viral.

With Georgia being a crucial battleground state, it’s no shock that former President Donald Trump and his running mate would be spending a lot of time in the dirty south. But Vance’s most recent attempt at a pleasant on-camera moment in the Peach State quickly turned into the most awkward viral clip of the year. – Phenix S Halley Read More

Gross! Maggots Allegedly Sprinkled in the Food of DNC Attendees

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Authorities were likely prepared for any attacks targeting the Democratic National Convention. However, what they’re investigating isn’t a suspected shooter or bag of homemade explosives. The threat was found inside food. – Kalyn Womack Read More

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