Ald. William Hall to Speak at DNC, Championing Kamala Harris and 6th Ward

Ald. William Hall of Chicago’s 6th Ward will address the Democratic National Convention, sharing his South Side roots and the lineage of Black leaders who shaped history (Photo Provided). Before millions worldwide witness Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz formally accept the Democratic vice presidential nomination on Wednesday (Aug. 21), they will also see Ald. William Hall of the 6th Ward of Chicago’s South Side takes the stage on night three of the Democratic National Convention. Yes, Ald. Hall, lead pastor at St. James Church and a lifelong Chatham resident will deliver a speech on the national stage at the United Center, a privilege accorded to a few.& Hall told The Chicago Defender that he only learned about this life-altering opportunity a little over a week ago while having dinner at a Hyde Park restaurant. The Unexpected Invitation He got a text message from Kamala Harris’s campaign asking about his plans for Wednesday night. They then invited him to attend the penultimate night of the DNC, which he undoubtedly accepted. “I couldn’t stop crying,” Hall said. It had been a life-changing moment.” Honoring His Father’s Legacy For Hall, the moments leading up to his national appearance have been filled with tears—joyful ones—history...