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Vice President Kamala Harris addresses the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, Ill., on August 19, 2024. | Source: Tom Williams / Getty Vice President Kamala Harris may have looked to the past while making a move to solidify her future. On Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, the party’s presidential nominee took the stage wearing a tan pantsuit. Kamala Harris’ tan suit […]

Source: Tom Williams / Getty President Joe Biden received a massive response for his keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention, moving him to emotion beforehand. On Monday night (Aug. 19), President Joe Biden took the stage at the Democratic National Convention after being introduced by his daughter, Ashley. He wiped tears from his eyes as the crowd at the United Center in Chicago roared with a chant of “We […]

Source: Radio One / General The Dallas Black Dance Theatre is the oldest, continuously operating professional dance institution in the city but recent actions have put the company in the spotlight for everything except its scheduled performances. RELATED: Beyonce Enters Liquor Game, Introduces Her Premium Alcohol RELATED: Texas Lawmakers Want Gun Ban Lifted at State Fair RELATED: Legendary Talk Show Host Dies at 88 According to The Dallas Black Dance […]

Source: Andrew Harnik / Getty Chicago natives Common and Jonathan McReynolds hit the stage at the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC) in support of Kamala Harris. McReynolds sang a piece of his song “God Is Good” in between bits of Common’s song, “Fortunate,” both drawing from their deep roots in the Windy City. The collaboration was not just a musical highlight, but a statement of unity and optimism. Both Common […]

Source: Andrew Harnik / Getty Michelle Obama spoke before the Democratic National Convention on its second night, moving the audience and social media users watching. Former First Lady Michelle Obama took the stage to address the audience in support of the Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, and social media was inspired and moved by her words. Mrs. Obama took the stage as part of the trio of headliners closing out […]

Source: CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / Getty Former President Barack Obama’s speech at the Democratic National Convention backing Kamala Harris energized the crowd and those watching on social media. The second night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois came to a close with former President Barack Obama taking the podium to deliver a speech that revved up the crowd and those watching via social media. He took the stage after […]

Democratic presidential candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris, speaks onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 19, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois. | Source: Andrew Harnik / Getty UPDATED: 7:55 p.m. ET The DNC conducted its roll call, defined by the DNC as “all 57 delegations will deliver remarks and cast ceremonial votes for Vice President Harris and Governor Tim Walz as the […]

Source: The Washington Post / Getty On Monday, Chrystul Kizer was sentenced to 11 years in prison for the 2018 shooting of Randall Volar, a 34-year-old white man from Kenosha, Wisconsin, who she claimed sexually trafficked her as a teenager. Throughout the case, Kizer has maintained that her actions were a result of self-defense in response to his abuse, according to CNN. Kizer, who was 17 when she shot Volar […]

Source: Dina Litovsky / Dina Litovsky for TIME A 15-year-old boy from Annandale, Virginia, has been named Time Magazine’s 2024 Kid of the Year for his pioneering efforts in the fight against skin cancer. Heman Bekele, originally from Ethiopia, is developing a soap that could transform skin cancer treatment, Time announced on August 15. “It’s amazing to think that one day my soap could directly impact someone’s life,” Heman shared […]