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The Stars Align for Kamala Harris in Chicago

by Keith Boykin, Word In Black August 22, 2024August 22, 2024

**FILE** Celebrated community leader Phillip Pannell has been organizing for causes in the District since the 1970s. He famously fought for queer voices to be heard during the 20th-anniversary celebration of the March on Washington in 1983 and has continued his freedom fight against various injustices in the District and beyond. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Phil Pannell Officially Launches Write-In Campaign for Ward 8 Seat

by Sam P.K. Collins August 22, 2024August 23, 2024

On the second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), the former President Barack Obama took center stage and delivered electrifying speeches that reverberated through the United Center in Chicago. (Micha Green/The Washington Informer)

The Obamas Electrify DNC Crowd as Kamala Harris Connects Two Cities in Show of Democratic Strength

by Stacy M. Brown August 21, 2024August 21, 2024

District of Columbia Democratic Party delegates at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago (Courtesy of Stuart Anderson)

Empowerment, D.C. Statehood, Discussions at DNC

by Ashleigh Fields and Micha Green August 21, 2024August 21, 2024

In their first joint public appearance since President Joe Biden ended his candidacy, he and Vice President Harris met a friendly crowd in Prince George’s County, Maryland, and spoke about their administration’s efforts to lower prescription drug costs. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

President Biden, Vice President Harris Greeted by Thousands at Prince George’s Community College Rally

by Richard D. Elliott August 21, 2024August 21, 2024

Turn Down for What: The Obamas Unplugged In Chicago

by Keith Boykin, Word In Black August 21, 2024August 21, 2024

Dem Lovefest in Chicago a Sharp Contrast to GOP Hate Rally in Milwaukee

by Keith Boykin, Word In Black August 20, 2024August 20, 2024

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Texas Democrat, speaks during the first day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 19.

Leading Democratic Women Excoriate Trump During Fiery DNC Speeches

by Stacy M. Brown August 20, 2024August 20, 2024

**FILE** Vice President Kamala Harris (pictured here at an event in Prince George’s County, Maryland, on Aug. 15) made a surprise appearance on the opening night of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19, thanking President Joe Biden for his leadership. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Kamala Harris Ignites DNC with Surprise Appearance, Biden Highlights Record, Dems Calls for Fierce Defense of Democracy and Working-Class Values

by Stacy M. Brown August 20, 2024August 20, 2024

D.C. Councilmember Trayon White Faces Federal Bribery Charges

by Sam P.K. Collins August 19, 2024August 19, 2024