Douglass delivered his speech amid profound national divisions. At stake was the stark contradiction between America’s stated ...

This is a story about then and now. It begins with boundless optimism, born of the rosy afterglow following Obama’s 2004 speech that some wanted to believe heralded a post-racial period in ...

He first came to national prominence with his speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, where he charismatically spoke about how we should resist the efforts of pundits to “slice-and ...

On the surface, the 50/25/25 rule is simple — for any speech, no matter the type, venue, or timeline until delivery — you should spend 50 percent of your time researching, organizing, and ...

At the 2004 Democratic convention in Boston, Obama took the stage — smiling, clapping, waving to the crowd — adjusted the mic, and began to speak.

Still, Jarrett said Obama’s 2004 message was a timeless one. Given the nation’s extreme political temperatures, reaction to the speech today would be even “more profound,” she said.

Former President Obama spoke at DNC as an elder statesman. In 2004, his speech launched him toward the White House A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune August 22, 2024 at 8:45 AM·13 min read ...

Former President Obama spoke at DNC as an elder statesman. In 2004, his speech launched him toward the White House A.D. Quig - Chicago Tribune (TNS) Aug 22, 2024 Aug 22, 2024Updated Aug 22, 2024 ...

In his DNC speech, Obama illustrated Harris’ vision of a bolder Democratic Party, both by talking about policy and by delivering a scathing takedown of Trumpism.

Toward the end of the speech, Obama played the hits from his original 2004 speech, talking about being the grandson of a “white woman born in a tiny town called Peru, Kansas,” and about his ...

Obama sought to paint Trump as a dangerous candidate who is seeking a second term in the White House for his own personal gain, and he accused Republicans of pushing a message of fear.