DNC Day 4: Kamala Harris to accept presidential nomination, here’s what you need to know – Times of India

The Democratic National Convention heads to its fourth and final day on Thursday with Kamala Harris giving her acceptance speech for her party’s nomination.
Delegates are excited to hear Vice President Kamala Harris’ highly anticipated speech in which she will share her vision and policy agenda to the American people.
Her speech comes after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz accepted his party’s nomination for vice president on day 3 of the Convention.Day 3 started with a rousing night of big speakers and performances, ranging from music legend Stevie Wonder to department of transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg, to actress Mindy Kaling, who was the moderator for the prime time.
Who are the prime speakers today?
The main speaker for today’s event will be Harris when she accepts her party’s historic presidential nomination and seizes one of her few remaining opportunities to appeal to an audience of millions.
Harris will outline her vision for the country and make her case against rival Republican Donald Trump. This follows a hectic month that began with President Joe Biden ending his re-election campaign and endorsing Harris as his successor at the top of the Democratic ticket.
Harris is expected to share her background rising from a middle-class family to protect others as a prosecutor, contrast her “optimistic” vision with Trump’s “dark” agenda and evoke a sense of patriotism, the official said.
Before Harris takes the stage, speakers will include Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, civil rights leader Al Sharpton, and Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers. Singer Pink will also perform.

What’s on the agenda?

Each convention day features a theme related to the tagline, “For the People, For Our Future.” Thursday’s theme is centered on the “For Our Future” element, where the party is set to highlight how the Harris-Walz plans to lead the nation forward.
The United Center will open its doors at 4 pm CT (2: 30 am IST), with the main program starting at 5:30 pm CT (4 am IST), as outlined on the DNC website. Additional scheduled events include a delegation breakfast, caucuses, and various meetings.
When and how to watch DNC Live event?
All four floor sessions of the Democratic National Convention will be live-streamed on several US news site including their streaming channels.
Streaming schedule for the remaining days (all times Central):
Thursday: 5:30 p.m. (4 am IST) to 10 p.m. (8: 30 am IST).