Historic 2024 Democratic National Convention Set to Kick Off in Chicago

The Democratic National Convention Committee just announced the official line-up for the 2024 Convention, which kicks off next week in our great city!& The festivities will begin on Monday, with various delegation gatherings, caucus meetings, and other events occurring during the day. Then, that evening, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison will gavel in the first night of the convention.& Former Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic Nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton (the first woman nominee for president of a major party) and current President Joe Biden will then address the convention and a national audience that is expected to be well into the millions. On Tuesday, there will be several state delegation breakfasts, a morning press briefing, and a women’s caucus meeting.& The afternoon will also include an array of caucus meetings, including the Disability Caucus, Youth Council, Rural Council, Veterans and Military Families Council, Poverty Council, and Interfaith Council. These meetings reflect the huge proverbial tent that is our party and the various communities we represent and are working to effect positive change within. That evening, former President Barack Obama will headline the primetime speaking schedule. The first-ever Black President of the United States—making the case for his possible successor in...