GOOD MORNING POU! We continue our look at African American speakers at the Democratic Nation Convention with the speech that started it all... BARACK H. OBAMA 2004 Democratic National Convention Keynote Address July 27, 2004 - Boston, MA From Wikipedia: The keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention (DNC) was given by then Illinois State Senator, United … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: African-American Speakers at the DNC
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Wednesday Open Thread: African-American Speakers at the DNC
HAPPY HUMP DAY, PRAGOBOTS! We continue our look at African American speakers at the Democratic National Convention with.... REV. JESSE L. JACKSON "The Rainbow Coalition Speech" San Francisco, CA - July 18, 1984 From Wikipedia: In 1984, Jackson became the second African American (after Shirley Chisholm) to mount a nationwide campaign for President of the United States, … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: African-American Speakers at the DNC
Tuesday Open Thread: African-American Speakers at the DNC
GOOD MORNING, POU! We continue our look at memorable African-American speakers at the Democratic National Convention with.... BARBARA CHARLINE JORDAN(1936-1996) Democratic National Convention Keynote Address New York, NY - July 12, 1976 From "A Voice That Could Not Be Stilled": Impressed with her eloquence and rising stature in the party, the Democrats chose … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: African-American Speakers at the DNC
Monday Open Thread: African-American Speakers at the DNC
GOOD MONDAY MORNING, POU AND HAPPY LABOR DAY! In honor of the 2012 Democratic National Convention that begins today, this week's series will take a look at some of the most memorable speeches given by African Americans at the convention. FANNIE LOU HAMER(1917-1977) Testimony Before The Credentials Committee Atlantic City, NJ - August 22, 1964 (From "Say It Plain" - … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: African-American Speakers at the DNC