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Into the DNC and Black Lives

Into the DNC and Black Lives

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Into the DNC and Black Lives

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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Aug 21, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Democratic National Convention—the first “virtual” one, due to COVID-19—has come to a close. Joe Biden has had his moment in the spotlight to accept the nomination for President, and Kamala Harris has made history as the first woman of color on a major party ticket. Over four nights, the DNC convention featured harsh attacks on President Trump and dire warnings about the future of American democracy; a focus on issues like gun violence, climate change, child care, immigration and the power of women in politics; the voices of everyday Americans; and, featured speeches by many of the party’s “old guard.” But did the Democrats do enough to address the issue of racial justice, and to inspire younger Black voters who want rapid change? On the latest Into America, Trymaine Lee talks to Jamira Burley, one of America’s high-profile Black millennial activists, who was featured in a conversation with Joe Biden at the convention. She supports the Biden/Harris ticket, but she hopes the party will seize on opportunities to inspire many younger voters of color, especially Black voters. For a transcript, please visit https://www.msnbc.com/intoamerica.Further Reading:Read the full speech: Joe Biden's remarks to the 2020 Democratic National ConventionRead the full speech: Kamala Harris' remarks to the 2020 Democratic National ConventionDemocratic convention's focus on racial justice omits policy demands of BLM protestersThe story of Black women in politics: How we got to Kamala Harris' ascent
Released:
Aug 21, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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Into America is a show about being Black in America. These stories explore what it means to hold truth to power and this country to its promises. Told by people who have the most at stake.