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William Barber in Black clerical robes with blue background; Ghazala Khan in blue hijab and Khizr Khan in navy suit with blue and black background
Sameer Rao  Jul 29, 2016 12:21PM EDT

ICYMI: William Barber, Khizr Khan Deliver Rousing DNC Speeches

The Christian theologian and the father of a killed Muslim-American solider uplifted their respective communities’ concerns during well-received speeches last night in Philadelphia.
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Kenrya Rankin  Jul 28, 2016 10:57PM EDT

Every Time Hillary Clinton Mentioned People of Color During Her DNC Speech

“So let’s put ourselves in the shoes of young Black and Latino men and women who face the effects of systemic racism and are made to feel like their lives are disposable.”
Colin Jost and Michael Che in black suits with blue ties
Sameer Rao  Jul 28, 2016 10:57AM EDT

Michael Che to Crying Sanders Supporters: 'You Still Get to Be White!'

Che joined his “Weekend Update” co-host Colin Jost for a special report from the Democratic National Convention this week.
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Kenrya Rankin  Jul 28, 2016 12:23AM EDT

9 Best One-Liners From President Obama's DNC Speech

At turns shady, funny and uplifting, Obama’s speech had something for everyone.
crowd with signs at Bernie Sanders action
Sameer Rao  Jul 27, 2016 6:22PM EDT

#DemsInPhilly: Multiracial Crowd Celebrates Sanders Campaign at 'Black Men for Bernie' Action

The group lead an event honoring the underdog Democratic presidential candidate and the progressive ideas he promoted on the campaign trail.
panelists seated in front of black background with white text reading "Truth to Power"
Sameer Rao  Jul 27, 2016 3:39PM EDT

WATCH: Alicia Garza, Ben Jealous Talk Freddie Gray and Police Militarization

The Truth to Power panel—held during the DNC in Philadelphia—discussed the dismissal of charges in Freddie Gray’s death and the structural conditions that lead to police militarization.
Black man and woman cheer while holding signs in support of Hillary Clinton
Kenrya Rankin  Jul 27, 2016 1:05PM EDT

#DemsInPhilly: Hillary Clinton's Official Nomination in 6 Tweets

From the roll call to the shattered ceiling, here is how it went down.
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Kenrya Rankin  Jul 27, 2016 7:43AM EDT

Mothers of the Movement Say Hillary Clinton is Unafraid to #SayTheirNames

Nine women—the mothers of Sandra Bland, Trayvon Martin and more—took to the stage at the DNC to endorse the candidate they feel cares the most about Black lives.
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Sameer Rao  Jul 26, 2016 6:33PM EDT

Activists Protest Police Violence, State Oppression During #DemsInPhilly Action

Organized by several community advocacy groups, the action tackled a mix of issues that impact local communities of color.
Panelists in front of black background with white text reading "TRUTH TO POWER"
Sameer Rao  Jul 26, 2016 5:28PM EDT

Melissa Harris-Perry, Panelists Explore Economic and Racial Justice During DNC

Rosie Perez, Jelani Cobb and Gerry Hudson joined Harris-Perry for a panel hosted by Rock the Vote’s Truth to Power program.
White and yellow lettering reads "Welcome to Philly."
Kenrya Rankin  Jul 26, 2016 2:06PM EDT

Take a Video Tour of the Real Philly

A new video from AJ+ explores the issues that impact the people who will be left in Philadelphia after the Democratic National Convention comes to a close.
Black woman in blue dress stands in front of a microphone
Kenrya Rankin  Jul 26, 2016 11:39AM EDT

From Michelle Obama to Bernie Sanders, Dems Kick Off Convention With Heavy Hitters

We break down the can’t-miss highlights of the speeches from the first day of the DNC.
Bernie Sanders supporters holding blue signs with white text
Sameer Rao  Jul 25, 2016 6:32PM EDT

#DemsInPhilly: Bernie Sanders' Supporters Explain Why They're Standing by Their Man

Between the Vermont senator’s equality-espousing platform and the party’s apparent bias against him, these supporters say they have good reason to stick by a candidate who has already endorsed his opponent.
Activists around white-clothed Berta Cáceres puppet, wearing white shirts and waving yellow flags
Sameer Rao  Jul 25, 2016 5:09PM EDT

Activists Demand Justice for Berta Cáceres, End to U.S.-Funded Violence in Honduras

Today’s action in Philadelphia marks the end of the It Takes Roots to Change the System People’s Caravan trip from the RNC to the DNC.
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Kenrya Rankin  Jul 25, 2016 2:13PM EDT

UPDATE: Rawlings-Blake Will Gavel in DNC, Not Wasserman Schultz

Florida congressperson Debbie Wasserman Schultz was booed by delegates from her home state.
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Kenrya Rankin  Jul 25, 2016 11:39AM EDT

Marcia Fudge Replaces DNC Chair as Dems Work to Unite

The Democratic party is on its third chair since Friday’s email leak. The FBI just announced that it will investigate the breach of the DNC’s email server.