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DNC 2024 Day 4 live updates: Harris says she will 'fight for America's future'

Harris has accepted the party's nomination.

Last Updated: August 22, 2024, 8:53 PM EDT

The final day of the Democratic National Convention wraps up with Kamala Harris' big moment: her acceptance speech in which she gets to tell her story to the millions of Americans watching.

Her campaign says, in addition to describing her middle-class upbringing, she will continue to stress optimism and patriotism -- the "politics of joy" -- the overall themes we've heard throughout the gathering.

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    Families share personal stories on hot-button political issues

    Anya Cook, a Florida woman, spoke about being denied reproductive care as she experienced a miscarriage.

    Craig Sicknick, with his mother at his side, spoke about his brother: fallen Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick, who died after the attack on Jan. 6, 2021.

    "My family knows how dangerous Trump is," Sicknick said. "He incited the crowd, while my brother and his fellow officers were putting their lives at risk."

    Gail DeVore spoke about her diabetes diagnosis and the stress of being able to afford insulin. She praised the Biden-Harris administration for working to lower prescription drug prices.

    Juanny Romero, the owner of a coffee shop, thanked the Biden-Harris administration for its support for small businesses during the COVID pandemic. Their policies, she said, helped her company double in size.

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    Steph Curry makes video appearance

    Recent Olympic gold medalist and Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry made a video address at the convention.

    The video included clips of Harris meeting with the Olympic men's basketball team during a practice.

    "That unity on and off the court reminded us all that together, we can do all things and continue to inspire the world. That's what I believe. That Kamala, as president, can bring that unity back and continue to move our country forward," he said.

    9 hours and 44 minutes ago

    Gen Z congressman addresses climate crisis

    Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost, the first Gen Zer elected to Congress, spoke about how Harris and Walz plan to address the climate crisis, including through creating jobs that invest in clean energy.

    Maxwell Frost, the 27-year-old representative from Florida, spoke about climate change on the final day of the Democratic National Convention.
    Maxwell Frost, the 27-year-old representative from Florida, spoke about climate change on the final day of the Democratic National Convention.

    "Fighting the climate crisis is patriotic, and unlike Donald Trump, our patriotism is more than some damn slogan on a hat," he said.

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    Human-trafficking survivor reflects on Harris' fight for victims

    Courtney Baldwin, a survivor of sex trafficking and now a youth organizer, spoke about how then-California Attorney General Kamala Harris shut down the illicit website that listed her and other victims for sale.

    Baldwin said she yearned for hope during those dark moments when she was able to hold on to pursue her dreams.

    Courtney Baldwin spoke during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
    Courtney Baldwin spoke during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

    "Vice President Harris is fearless, compassionate, and she still gives me hope. She's protected people like me her whole life, and I know she'll fight for us all as president," she said.

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