2020 Democratic National Convention
Special Coverage
Milwaukee has defined its own narrative over the past year as the host city for the DNC event. This series of news features explores different elements of that process, particularly as ethnic communities seek a foothold in the economic profits from the event, and a positive identity in the eyes of the country. These stories cover the excitement and uncertainty that the opportunity will bring, and the aspirations of Milwaukee’s modern presentation on the national stage.
A Milwaukee of the Mind: The reality that arrived instead of the dream to be the 2020 DNC host city
It is easy to let go of hope in an America so full of hate.
Inside the Virtual DNC: Highlights of the Democratic leaders from Wisconsin who spoke to the nation
Much has been written about the loss of prestige and financial shock that Milwaukee experienced, as a result of the 2020 Democratic National Convention transforming into a digital format. The crowds of thousands would never arrive, the economic boost did not...
Hometown Highlight Reel: Milwaukee broadcast minutes of airtime during hours of DNC programming
Mayor Tom Barrett welcomed Democrats to the 2020 Democratic National Convention in-person, but also in isolation. It was a condition that neither he nor anyone could have predicted when Milwaukee was awarded the honor of host city. That was before the pandemic hit,...
March on the DNC: Local protestors call for action from Democrats on eve of Joe Biden’s nomination
The Coalition to March on the DNC held a peaceful rally on the final night of the mostly virtual Democratic National Convention on August 20, then marched behind the slogan “We Can’t Breathe” to demand that political leaders do more to stop the...
Healing Divisions: Congresswoman Gwen Moore shares her love for Milwaukee in DNC speech
U.S. Representative Gwen Moore of Milwaukee used her brief speech on August 17 at the virtual Democratic Convention to sing the praises of her home city and call for unity in America. Congresswoman Moore was the first elected official to speak during the main program...
Milwaukee police nearly inflame scuffle between rally participants on final night of Democratic Convention
A crowd of hundreds gathered at Red Arrow Park as part of the “We Can’t Breathe March on the DNC” rally.
