2020 Democratic National Convention
Special Coverage
Milwaukee has defined its own narrative over the past year as the host city for the DNC event. This series of news features explores different elements of that process, particularly as ethnic communities seek a foothold in the economic profits from the event, and a positive identity in the eyes of the country. These stories cover the excitement and uncertainty that the opportunity will bring, and the aspirations of Milwaukee’s modern presentation on the national stage.
Inside the Virtual DNC: Highlights of the Democratic leaders from Wisconsin who spoke to the nation
Much has been written about the loss of prestige and financial shock that Milwaukee experienced, as a result of the 2020 Democratic National Convention transforming into a digital format. The crowds of thousands would never arrive, the economic boost did not...
Hometown Highlight Reel: Milwaukee broadcast minutes of airtime during hours of DNC programming
Mayor Tom Barrett welcomed Democrats to the 2020 Democratic National Convention in-person, but also in isolation. It was a condition that neither he nor anyone could have predicted when Milwaukee was awarded the honor of host city. That was before the pandemic hit,...
March on the DNC: Local protestors call for action from Democrats on eve of Joe Biden’s nomination
The Coalition to March on the DNC held a peaceful rally on the final night of the mostly virtual Democratic National Convention on August 20, then marched behind the slogan “We Can’t Breathe” to demand that political leaders do more to stop the...
Milwaukee police nearly inflame scuffle between rally participants on final night of Democratic Convention
A crowd of hundreds gathered at Red Arrow Park as part of the “We Can’t Breathe March on the DNC” rally.
Keynote Speech: Joe Biden at the 2020 Democratic National Convention
Presidential Nominee Joe Biden’s full remarks as prepared for delivery from night four of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, August 20. Good evening. Ella Baker, a giant of the civil rights movement, left us with this wisdom: Give people light and they...
Keynote Speech: Kamala Harris at the 2020 Democratic National Convention
Full remarks by Vice Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris as prepared for delivery from night three of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, August 19. Greetings America. It is truly an honor to be speaking with you. That I am here tonight is a testament to the...
