‘When We Fight, We Win’: Kamala Harris, Black Leaders Energize DNC

Black voices were front and center on the opening day of the Democratic National Convention, as Black leaders and lawmakers passionately advocated for Kamala Harris, while delivering energetic addresses honoring both Harris and President Joe Biden.  The first night of the event, held in Chicago from August 19-22, kicked off with a dynamic array of speakers, a month after the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Democrats drew a stark contrast between Harris and former President Donald Trump. One theme was ever-present at the electrifying convention: looking toward the future and rejecting the past by pushing for what Democrats view as change with Harris in the Oval Office and leaving Trump behind.  Kamala Harris makes surprise appearance   In a surprise appearance, Harris took the stage, receiving a thunderous applause as she expressed her gratitude to President Biden for his service. “And I want to kick us off by celebrating our incredible president, Joe Biden,” Harris said. “We are forever grateful to you.” She concluded her remarks by reaffirming her commitment to the fight, saying “let us all remember, when we fight, we win.” She is set to accept the convention’s nomination for president on Thursday and deliver a speech. Black women...