About this episode:
The Democratic National Convention—the first “virtual” one, due to COVID-19—has come to a close. Joe Biden has had his moment in the spotlight to accept the nomination for President, and Kamala Harris has made history as the first woman of color on a major party ticket.
Over four nights, the DNC convention featured harsh attacks on President Trump and dire warnings about the future of American democracy; a focus on issues like gun violence, climate change, child care, immigration and the power of women in politics; the voices of everyday Americans; and, featured speeches by many of the party’s “old guard.” But did the Democrats do enough to address the issue of racial justice, and to inspire younger Black voters who want rapid change?
On the latest Into America, Trymaine Lee talks to Jamira Burley, one of America’s high-profile Black millennial activists, who was featured in a conversation with Joe Biden at the convention. She supports the Biden/Harris ticket, but she hopes the party will seize on opportunities to inspire many younger voters of color, especially Black voters.
Find the transcript here.
Further Reading:
- Read the full speech: Joe Biden’s remarks to the 2020 Democratic National Convention
- Read the full speech: Kamala Harris’ remarks to the 2020 Democratic National Convention
- Democratic convention’s focus on racial justice omits policy demands of BLM protesters
- The story of Black women in politics: How we got to Kamala Harris’ ascent