Republicans are in Cleveland this week to officially name Donald Trump as their nominee for the presidency. Up next will be the Democrats, who will hold their convention to pass the mantle to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
The Democratic National Convention will be held in Philadelphia Monday, July 25-Thursday, July 28.
Events will kick off Monday with First Lady Michelle Obama and Sen. Bernie Sanders speaking on the theme “United Together.” The gavel is expected to drop at 3 p.m. EST.
Tuesday’s keynote speaker will be former President Bill Clinton with featured speakers from Mother’s of the Movement. The Mothers of the Movement participating include Gwen Carr, mother of Eric Garner; Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin; Maria Hamilton, mother of Dontré Hamilton; Lucia McBath, mother of Jordan Davis; Lezley McSpadden, mother of Michael Brown; Cleopatra Pendleton-Cowley, mother of Hadiya Pendleton; Geneva Reed-Veal, mother of Sandra Bland. For the full article click here
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