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PHOTOS: Democratic National Convention

Delegates join celebrities and politicians to celebrate the nomination of Kamala Harris

Published

9 months ago

August 29, 2024

The 2024 Democratic National Convention was held in Chicago. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 2024 Democratic National Convention was held in Chicago from August 19-22 at the United Center and McCormick Place. Vice President Kamala Harris became the Democratic Party’s nominee for U.S. President.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

From left, Human Rights Campaign President **Kelley Robinson** gives an award to DNC LGBTQ Caucus Chair **Earl Fowlkes, Jr.** at the HRC’s ‘We Show Up’ event at McCormick Place in Chicago on August 19.

Actor/activist **Wilson Cruz** speaks at the Human Rights Campaign’s ‘We Show Up’ event at McCormick Place in Chicago on August 19.

*Former President **Barack Obama** speaks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 20.*

*Rapper and actor **Common** meets with fans backstage at the United Center in Chicago during the Democratic National Convention on August 20.*

*Gov. **Gavin Newsom** (D-Calif.) speaks with reporters on the floor of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 20.*

*U.S. Transportation Secretary **Pete Buttigieg** speaks at the ‘LGBTQ+ Victory at the DNC’ event at theWIT in Chicago on August 20.*

*Code Pink activists protest outside of the United Center in Chicago during the 2024 Democratic National Convention on August 20.*

*Actor **Zachary Quinto** speaks at the ‘LGBTQ+ Victory at the DNC’ event at theWIT in Chicago on August 20.*

**Sheila E.** and **John Legend** perform at the 2024 Democratic National Convention on August 21.

*Activist **Miss Major** speaks at the DNC LGBTQ Caucus at McCormick Place in Chicago on August 21.*

*Entertainment icon **Oprah Winfrey** speaks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention on August 21.*

**Sandy Stier** and **Kris Perry**, successful plaintiffs from the challenge to California’s Proposition 8, are featured in a video at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 21.

*Musician **Stevie Wonder** performs at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 21.*

Gov. **Wes Moore** (D-Md.) speaks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention on August 21.

*Speaker Emerita **Nancy Pelosi** (D-Calif.) speaks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 22.*

*A video played on the floor of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 22 touts the accomplishments of Vice President Kamala Harris: including her support for LGBTQ equality.*

From left, **Willow Sage Hart** and mother, **P!nk**, perform at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 22.

*Vice President **Kamala Harris** accepts the Democratic Party’s nomination for U.S. President at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.*

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Xunami Muse performs at Shakers on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Xunami Muse of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 16 performed at the drag show Shook at Shakers on Saturday, May 10. Other performers included Crystal Edge, Tatianna, Aave Blue, Drew Friday and Jaybella Banks.

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PHOTOS: Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch

LGBTQ politicians gather for annual event

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2 weeks ago

May 2, 2025

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Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.) speaks at the 2025 Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Victory Fund held its National Champagne Brunch at the Ritz-Carlton on Sunday, April 27. Speakers included Tim Gunn, Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Gov. Wes Moore (D-Md.), Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.), Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) and Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.).

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