'We're fighting for joy': Watch Kelley Robinson speak about LGBTQ community at DNC
Kelley Robinson is the president of the Human Rights Campaign, the first Black queer woman to do so, and she spoke passionately on the importance of LGBTQ rights and protections on day three of the Democratic National Convention. Her message was focused on keeping the LGBTQ community safe and protecting their joy, in line with the theme of "A Fight for our Freedoms."
She praised Harris and Walz for being "champions for LGBTQ+ freedom" and said, "Tonight, we're fighting for lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, and trans freedom without exception. We're fighting for equality for all without exception. We're fighting for joy."
The Democratic National Committee convention is in Chicago through Thursday. Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to formally accept the party's nomination for the 2024 presidential nomination on the last night of the convention.
What to know about Kelley Robinson
- Who is she? The president of the Human Rights Campaign.
- What role does she play? Robinson highlights the importance of LGBTQ people this election, championing the work Harris and Walz have already done and drawing a distinction between how the Democratic ticket and Trump treat the community.
- Key quote: "Donald Trump wants to erase us. He would ban our healthcare, belittle our marriages, bury our stories, but we are not going anywhere. We are not going back."
Watch Kelley Robinson's full DNC Convention speech here
When and where is the DNC
The Democratic National Convention will take place from August 19-22 in Chicago, Illinois.
The United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks, will be the main venue for the DNC.
Chicago has hosted the Democratic Convention 11 times, most recently in 1996 when the United Center saw President Bill Clinton nominated for a second time.
How to watch and stream the 2024 DNC
The convention will air live on its website from the United Center in Chicago between 6:15 p.m. and 11 p.m. Eastern (5:15 p.m. to 10 p.m. Central) on Monday and 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern (6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Central) the other days.
Paste BN will provide livestream coverage on YouTube each night of the DNC, Monday through Thursday.
What are the themes for each night of the DNC?
The DNC announced nightly themes for the convention. The title of the convention is "For the People, For Our Future."
Here are the themes for each night:
- Monday: "For the People"
- Tuesday: "A Bold Vision for America's Future"
- Wednesday: "A Fight for our Freedoms"
- Thursday: "For our Future"