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DNC Day 2 Gallery: Lively convention filled with hope, energy

Eli Raikhel
August 21, 2024
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To a raucous crowd in the United Center Aug. 20, former first lady Michele Obama — a former Lab parent and board member — endorses Kamala Harris while drawing contrast to messages from Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Referencing a comment Mr. Trump made to Black journalists last month about immigrants taking “Black jobs,” she said, “Who’s going to tell him that the job he’s currently seeking might just be one of those ‘Black jobs?’”

The United Center was filled with bright lights and popular music during the second day of the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 20. Day two featured the affirmation of the official party nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris for president. The speakers of the day criticized former President Donald Trump’s remarks and further endorsed Ms. Harris as the candidate with a “A Bold Vision for America’s Future.”

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Eli Raikhel
Eli Raikhel, Photographer
Eli Raikhel is a photographer and a member of the Class of 2025. His favorite part of photojournalism is taking pictures of school events. Outside of photojournalism, Eli enjoys playing soccer and playing with his dog.