The recent 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC) captivated audiences worldwide. The DNC speeches of Kamala Harris and Michelle Obama among others solidified how Black Women have had a puissant impact on the DNC over the past 60 years. Here’s a breakdown of these historic addresses:
1. Kamala Harris: Rising to the Occasion with a Prosecutor’s Powers of Persuasion
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Kamala Harris’s loaded acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention was a landmark event, capturing the attention of 29 million viewers across a diverse audience. Her address on the fourth night of the DNC marked a strategic effort to connect with a broad spectrum of Americans, including those who might still support her opponent, while energizing her party’s base. This speech surpassed former President Donald Trump’s acceptance speech viewership by more than 14%, illustrating the potential effect on the polls.
The central theme of Harris’s speech was how, historically, throughout her career, her only client has been “The People.” She plans to be the President of all people, regardless of party affiliation. Moreover, Harris strongly criticized Trump’s attempts to undermine the electoral process, pointing out that Trump and his allies sought to disenfranchise voters by labeling legitimate votes as “fraudulent.” Her robust defense of voting rights was framed as crucial to protecting all freedoms.
Harris’s message was clear: if elected, she would ensure that every vote counts and that the democratic process remains intact through the “peaceful transfer of power.” Her address resonated with millions, highlighting her commitment to preserving the core democratic values through her passion and knowledge of the Constitution and the rule of law.
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