Kamala Harris to close last day of the Democratic National Convention 

The Democratic National Convention reached its fourth and final day where all Americans listened to Democrats and their supporters talk about the past, present and future of the country, where the party has had a great influence due to its multiple presidents. During the previous days figures such as Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and Oprah appeared to talk about the future of the country.

The beginning of the last day of the convention

As the public waited for the convention and the speeches to begin, the presence of some influencers, who support the political ideals of the party, was highlighted. Tonight Kamala Harris is expected to accept in a speech the presidential candidacy, so many delegates showed up dressed in white, in order to support the vice president in the presidential race.

Gabby Giffords remembers her gunshot wound

Former Rep. Gabby Giffords recalled that in 2011 she was the victim of a mass shooting, as during tonight's Democratic National Convention was focused on remembering how gun violence is experienced in America. 

“Everyone called me a rising star. Then on January 8, 2011, a man tried to assassinate me. He shot 19 people. He killed six. A terrible, terrible day. I almost died. But I fought for my life and survived. I learned to walk again, step by step. I learned to speak again, one word at a time,” he said.

Mark Kelly warned about the dangers of Trump winning the presidency.

Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona criticized comments former President Donald Trump has made on foreign policy, claiming he was more concerned about becoming him than the welfare of the rest. Therefore, he highlighted that Harris is ready to support all her allies abroad, unlike Trump, who laughs at them.

Pink closed the Convention 

Despite rumors, Beyoncé did not perform during the last night of the Democratic National Convention, but Pink and her daughter, Willow Sage, showed up to sing “What About Us” to introduce candidate Kamala Harris.

Kamala Harris is running as the first African-American woman candidate for President of the United States

After four days filled with speeches of support, Kamala Harris took the stage to confirm her position as the Democratic Party's nominee for President of the United States. At the beginning of her speech she thanked Joe Biden for all these years together as a running mate, as she feels full of gratitude for all they have accomplished together and affirmed to continue his legacy if she wins the presidency. 

She recalled how she has gotten to this point, talked about her childhood and how it has influenced her political career. That is why he affirmed that he will change the way the economy is seen, because the country is ready to compete and succeed.