Stars and Politics: Speeches at the Democratic National Convention
22 august 2024 в 08:28
The National Convention of the Democratic Party is currently taking place, with performances by artists who will take the stage over the next two days before it concludes on Thursday, August 22. As the country watches the DNC, they have seen influential celebrities such as Kerry Washington, The View host Ana Navarro, former President Barack Obama, former First Lady Michelle Obama, and others, present to support the Democratic presidential candidate and current Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as her running mate Tim Walz, in their bid to win the White House.
The four-day event has already featured artists such as country singer Mickey Guyton, and on Wednesday, August 21, John Legend is scheduled to perform. According to a source who spoke with CNN, Pink will be the artist closing out the final evening of the DNC.
The 44-year-old rock star is known for her acrobatic, show-like concerts, but she is also recognized as an advocate for women’s rights, Planned Parenthood, human rights, and the LGBTQ community. She has been a voice on these issues, especially during her speech at the 2019 People’s Choice Champion Awards, where she said, «I don’t care about your political views, I care about your children. I care about decency, humanity, and kindness».
She also previously tweeted through an X (in a now-deleted post): «Let's be clear: if you think the government should be in a woman’s womb, in the affairs or marriage of a gay person, or that racism is okay, THEN, FOR THE LOVE OF YOUR GOD, NEVER LISTEN TO MY MUSIC AGAIN. AND ALSO, GO F*CK YOURSELF. Are we clear?»
In addition to entertainment, the country will hear from Kamala, 59, who will address the public. She made a surprise appearance on the first night, expressing, «People from every corner of our country and from all walks of life are here, united by our common vision of the future of our country… and this November we will come together and declare with one voice, as one people, that we are moving forward».
Kamala Harris will fight alongside her 60-year-old running mate against Donald Trump and J.D. Vance of the Republican Party
The four-day event has already featured artists such as country singer Mickey Guyton, and on Wednesday, August 21, John Legend is scheduled to perform. According to a source who spoke with CNN, Pink will be the artist closing out the final evening of the DNC.
The 44-year-old rock star is known for her acrobatic, show-like concerts, but she is also recognized as an advocate for women’s rights, Planned Parenthood, human rights, and the LGBTQ community. She has been a voice on these issues, especially during her speech at the 2019 People’s Choice Champion Awards, where she said, «I don’t care about your political views, I care about your children. I care about decency, humanity, and kindness».
She also previously tweeted through an X (in a now-deleted post): «Let's be clear: if you think the government should be in a woman’s womb, in the affairs or marriage of a gay person, or that racism is okay, THEN, FOR THE LOVE OF YOUR GOD, NEVER LISTEN TO MY MUSIC AGAIN. AND ALSO, GO F*CK YOURSELF. Are we clear?»
In addition to entertainment, the country will hear from Kamala, 59, who will address the public. She made a surprise appearance on the first night, expressing, «People from every corner of our country and from all walks of life are here, united by our common vision of the future of our country… and this November we will come together and declare with one voice, as one people, that we are moving forward».
Kamala Harris will fight alongside her 60-year-old running mate against Donald Trump and J.D. Vance of the Republican Party
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