As Democratic National Championships in preparation for opening Chicago next week, Human Rights Campaign Planned to bringLGBTQBringing core programming to the forefront. Starting Sunday, HRC will LGBTQ+ Voices are being heard and celebrated, creating a vivid contrast to the hostile rhetoric directed at our community. Republican In today’s political climate.
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HRC national spokesman Brandon Wolf expressed his excitement: lawyer About the tournament and the organization’s ambitious plans.
“The energy is real,” Wolf said. “People are really excited, really hopeful and inspired.”
He explained that this energy stemmed from the growing enthusiasm that has swept through the Democratic Party since he took office.Joe Biden In July, he announced he would not run for reelection and would hand the baton over to his vice president. Kamala HarrisThey elected Governor Tim Walz. Minnesota as her running mate.
Wolf took a moment to praise Biden.
“President Biden doesn’t get enough credit for the breadth of the job he’s accomplished,” Wolf said. “He’s an incredible president who has done so much good for the American people in a very short time – leading us through a once-in-a-generation pandemic, rebuilding an economy that was on the brink, and advancing equality and freedom for our people, especially LGBTQ+ people.”
HRC’s programming will kick off with a “Queering Sunday” event in Chicago’s North Halsted neighborhood, a popular LGBTQ+ area. “A fun Sunday with the LGBTQ+ community is fun for everyone,” Wolf said. This will be a fun kickoff to a week packed with panels, discussions and rallies to mobilize the LGBTQ+ community for the November election, Wolf said.
On Monday, HRC will host a Creator Studio at McCormick Place, where participants can share their stories, sign up to volunteer and get exclusive Harris Waltz merchandise. Wolf said the studio will be a hub of activity, providing a place for participants to interact directly with the campaign and each other.
HRC’s LGBTQ+ convention kickoff event on Monday will feature a panel featuring notable voices, including actors Wilson Cruz and Sophia Bush, journalists Eugene Daniels and Charlotte Clymer, and influencer and author Blair Imani. Delaware State Senator Sarah McBride said, Transgender The panel will explore how to engage the LGBTQ+ community digitally and what messaging will be most effective in today’s tense political environment. Daniels and Nick Harris, HRC’s Vice President of Strategic Outreach & Engagement, will host the conversation.
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The most anticipated convention speeches will be at an evening event at the United Center, the convention’s main primetime television venue. Biden is scheduled to open the convention on Monday night with a tribute to his presidency. Hillary Clinton He is also scheduled to speak at the rally on Monday.
On Tuesday night, former President Barack Obama The Democratic nominee will be the vice presidential nominee for the Democratic presidential nomination, after which Walz will be formally introduced as the Democratic vice presidential nominee. Harris will conclude the convention with an acceptance speech on Thursday night, cementing her position as the Democratic nominee.
The convention will also feature the Democratic National Convention Caucus and Council meetings, providing a forum for various communities to discuss and highlight issues important to them. The LGBTQ+ Caucus meeting will feature notable speakers including:Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey will be sworn in on Monday, followed by Gov. McBride on Wednesday.
An invitation-only event will be held on Tuesday, co-hosted by HRC and Planned Parenthood. Wolf explained that the partnership is a natural fit. “For us it’s ‘we’re in,’ and for them it’s ‘we decide.’ That’s kind of the message, you know? We’re in, and we’re going to decide what happens in this election cycle.”
Wolf said HRC’s programming will culminate with house parties hosted by steering committees in more than 50 locations across the country, explaining that these gatherings are not just social events but strategic efforts to build momentum and ensure that the energy generated at the convention translates into action at the ballot box.
Wolf highlighted Harris’ long record of support for the LGBTQ+ community. “Kamala Harris has advocated for LGBTQ+ people throughout her career — boldly and unashamedly,” Wolf said, recalling Harris’ early work as a referee. Some of the first same-sex marriages In Japan in 2004 San Francisco Refusing to represent the district attorney California Discriminatory Suggestion 8 “She’s been an advocate for LGBTQ+ people throughout her career,” he emphasized.
Harris’ deep ties to the LGBTQ+ community Pride Month Reception at the Vice President’s Residence at the Naval Observatory Washington DCIn June, she hosted a celebration of LGBTQ+ lives and progress. At the event, Wolf introduced Harris.“I want to be a leader who has always chosen to stand up for us,” Harris said. She spoke about the importance of not forgetting the struggles and sacrifices of the LGBTQ+ community as we continue to fight for equality and justice.
One fascinating aspect of Harris’s spirited campaign is her adoption of Beyoncé’s powerful anthem “Freedom” as her campaign theme song. The song, which has become synonymous with empowerment and resistance, was given special permission by Beyoncé herself to be used by the Harris-Waltz campaign, a rare move by the superstar known for her picky use of music licensing.
Wolf touched on a lighter but equally exciting possibility: rumors that Beyoncé might make a surprise appearance at the convention. HRC president Kelly Robinson has made no secret of her admiration for the superstar. She saidlawyer In a June interview, Robinson, a self-described “super fan,” said she was “very impressed” with Beyoncé’s work, especially her Renaissance The tour was a powerful celebration of Black queer culture.
“Obviously, I hope Beyoncé comes,” Wolf said with a laugh, “but I also want to say that we need medical help for Kelly Robinson, because if Beyoncé comes onstage, she might pass out.”
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