Organizers arranged a politically charged and entertainment-rich event, blending powerful speeches with stirring musical interludes.
Legendary soul singer Patti Labelle helped usher in the second day of theĀ Democratic National ConventionĀ in Chicago. Labelle sang “You Are My Friend” during the In Memoriam portion of the day. The late members of the party recognized in the tribute included former California Senator Dianne Feinstein, former First Lady Rosalyn Carter and former Maine Governor Joseph Brennan. The Democratic National Committee convention is in Chicago through Thursday andĀ Vice President Kamala HarrisĀ on Thursday is scheduled to formally accept the party’s nomination for the 2024 Election.
Other musicians who added their voices to the convention included Mickey Guyton, Jason Isbell, Common, John Legend, Stevie Wonder, and Maren Morris, contributing to various performances over the four-day event.