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5 Unique and Empowering Moments of Beauty from the 2024 Democratic National Convention – Essence

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The 2024 Democratic National Convention concluded on Thursday evening, August 22, with Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepting the Democratic National Party’s presidential nomination. The 4-day convention brought together a spread of speakers from local organizers, politicians, and entertainment stars who placed on an incredible display of diverse beauty on the political stage.

Physical expressions of beauty have long been politicized, especially for many who exist outside of Eurocentric beauty standards. While the appearance of marginalized women is usually subject to unfair scrutiny, many Black women attending the 2024 DNC used the platform to disclose their unique beauty.

Below, ESSENCE takes a glance back at the highlights from the DNC to supply inspiring beauty suggestions.

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Michelle Obama

5 Unique and Uplifting Moments of Beauty from the 2024 Democratic National Convention
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 20: Former U.S. President Barack Obama (L) greets former First Lady Michelle Obama as he arrives to talk on stage during the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Delegates, politicians and supporters of the Democratic Party are gathering in Chicago as current Vice President Kamala Harris is nominated as her party’s presidential candidate. The DNC takes place from August 19 to 22. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

The importance of former First Lady Michelle Obama proudly wearing a protective hairstyle can’t be overstated. During her time as First Lady of the United States, she was increasingly the subject of ridicule for her appearance, and particularly her hair, which decided to maintain straight to melt the negative reactions. America may not have been ready for her natural hair at the time, but at this yr’s convention, she shrugged off all criticism and rocked a timeless braid. Her hair was parted on the side, with single strands falling along her hairline, and her mini goddess braids were braided right into a waist-length, thick plait.

Kerry Washington

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TOPSHOT – American actress Kerry Washington (center) teaches the public pronounce “Kamala” with Kamala Harris’ great-granddaughters Amara and Leela on the fourth and final day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, August 22, 2024. Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept the party’s nomination for president today during the DNC, which can be held from August 19 to 22 in Chicago. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

Actress/star Kerry Washington channeled Olivia Pope’s energy as she confidently took the DNC stage. She wore a voluminous natural ponytail pulled back, proving how elegant black hair can look in any state. Accompanied by Vice President Harris’ beautiful nieces (who wore their very own natural hairstyles), the three black beauties greeted the convention crowd with a natural glow.

Jasmine Crockett

5 Unique and Uplifting Moments of Beauty from the 2024 Democratic National Convention
U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett from Texas walks off stage after speaking on the first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, August 19, 2024. Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept the party’s nomination for president during the DNC, which can be held August 19-22 in Chicago. (Photo: KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / AFP) (Photo: KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett has turn into a household name this yr for her daring, uncompromising attitude. At the DNC, Crockett channeled the confident energy she’s known for with a shocking makeup look that caught the attention of many onlookers. The look, anchored by a flawless base, enhanced the overall warm glow, paired with an identical daring lipstick.

Amanda Gorman

5 Unique and Uplifting Moments of Beauty from the 2024 Democratic National Convention
National Young Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman speaks during the third day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, August 21, 2024. Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept the party’s nomination for president during the DNC, which can be held August 19-22 in Chicago. (Photo: Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo: MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Poet and political activist Amanda Gorman graced the DNC stage with moving words, emphasizing the current need for unity. Gorman, who is not any stranger to wearing natural and protective hairstyles for public appearances, wore her Fulani braids in a chic updo with loose, goddess-like curls framing her face. The style was complemented by her makeup, which included a shimmering eyelid and glossy lipstick for a classic look.

Angela Alsobrooks

5 Unique and Uplifting Moments of Beauty from the 2024 Democratic National Convention
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 20: Maryland Democratic Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks speaks on stage during the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Delegates, politicians and supporters of the Democratic Party are gathering in Chicago as current Vice President Kamala Harris is the party’s presidential nominee. The DNC can be held from August 19 to 22. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Democratic Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks, whose hopeful victory could be history in her own community, shares the story of the first time she met VP Harris via ESSENCE Magazine. Alsobrooks turned heads along with her speech and head-to-toe look, and her makeup was a picturesque example of the soft-glam aesthetic. The look had every part you’d expect from soft-glam: a light-weight eye to enhance her suit, a glow so as to add warmth to her cheeks, and a nude lipstick paired with a flawless mix.

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Black Democrats who attended Harvard and Candace Owens agree to one thing: the repression of the Trump campus goes too far

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This is a rare moment in American policy, when the ultra-conservative personality of Candace Owens Democrats are on the opposite side of Donald Trump. The political brand of the bonfire publicly condemned the president’s crusade against Harvard University and other university campus; Trump threatened to annul the billions of federal subsidies if the institution disagrees with the list of demands that Harvard described as “going beyond the power of the federal government.”

As Owens put it, Trump’s fight with Harvard – which increased to the federal lawsuit filed by the very wealthy Ivy league – is a struggle for freedom of speech.

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“We cannot allow us to violate our rights. And if you think it will stop at university campus, you have no head,” said Owens, who previously supported President Trump. “So it’s better in this fight Harvard University. You should hope that they will overcome the Trump administration and this absurd definition.”

In his lawsuit, Harvard claims that their rights to the first amendment as a non-public institution are violated by the administration of Trump, who tried to force the university to meet their requirements regarding policies related to the solution to anti -Semitism in campus, in addition to other policies and reforms, corresponding to eliminating diversity, own capital and inclusion in principles, scholarship and honesty.

Apart from the violations of the first amendment, Edwards, a democrat applying for Congress in the 18th Congress District in Texas, said that her attempt to dismantle the Harvard of federal financing, which is used for research to increase innovation in medicine and technology, is especially disturbed.

A former member of the Houston City Council said that aiming administration on Harvard and other university campuses is “effective” and “irresponsible”.

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Everton Blair, a graduate of Harvard University and Harvard Graduate School of Education, who also candidates for Congress in the thirteenth Congress District in Georgia, said that he “enjoys” that the institution “will be in a state of himself”.

However, Blair said that he was and remains to be critical of his home parent, because the problem with how they handled campus tensions during the war in gas and other matters – even when he was a student.

“It is a bit interesting that only because it violates their ability to be independently conducted institution, that it recalled this resistance,” said Blair, former chairman of the board of Gwinnett County Board of Education. “They showed me once and again that they have very peculiar cash interests.”

Blair noticed that Harvard, who has over $ 50 billion equipment, has a “privileged position” to find a way to “work fully, even if he loses billions of dollars”, unlike other campuses. He said that he shows that “not all we are simply forced and forced to do things that are bad for people, bad for students (and) for the community.”

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Obama praises Harvard University for the defense of Trump despite the threat of financing USD 2.2 billion

Edwards said that the attacks of the first correction of Trump’s administration on Harvard “cannot be normalized”.

“These are dangerous practices that do not intend to develop us. It must be more than revenge and political punishment. What is happening in our academic institutions affects how tomorrow may be clear tomorrow,” said the candidate for Congress in Texas.

In the future, attacking American universities and universities will affect the “position in the world”, said Edwards, including “what we produce, available talent and information to which we have access”.

She added: “The precedent, which is established along with the Trump administration attack on a higher ED and other institutions that were very significant and valuable in our society … This is something that we have to repel with, because our future depends on this.”

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The federal judge abandons the case of corruption against the mayor of New York Eric Adams – essence

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The federal judge abandons the corruption case against the mayor of New York Eric Adams

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The federal judge dismissed the corruption case against the mayor of New York Eric Adams. The decision of the US District Judge Dale Ho takes place almost two months after the controversial Trump administration, tried to desert the allegations of a democratic mayor.

Judge Ho threw the case “with prejudices”, which permanently prevents Department of Justice From refusal against Adams in the American District Court in Manhattan. In his ruling, the judge criticized the request for dismissal of the case without prejudices, which might allow for future prosecution, CNBC reports.

He expressed concern that such an exemption might be seen as a political opportunity, stating: “Everything here strikes the opportunity: releasing the indictment in exchange for concessions regarding the immigration policy” by Adams.

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He argued that continuing the case could make Adams’ ability to manipulate and cooperate with the immigration policy of President Donald Trump. This attitude led to internal fights inside the TO, which resigned from several prosecutors, including the function of prosecutor Manhattan Danielle Sassoon.

Judge Ho emphasized the unprecedented nature of the reasoning of the state, noting: “The state does not cite any examples, and the court is not able to find any government rejecting the allegations against the selected official, because it would allow an official to facilitate the goals of federal policy.” ​

Adams, who didn’t plead guilty for the allegations, including bribery and fraud, maintained his innocence in all proceedings. After the release, he said: “This matter should never be brought and I did not do anything bad.” ​

The release allows Adams to concentrate on his re -election campaign. He faces pretenders, including the former governor Andrew Cuomo, in its offer for the second term. On Thursday The mayor announced that now it’ll be Start for recurring as an independent candidate.

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“I strongly believe that this city is better served by truly independent leadership, and not leaders pulled by extremists on the left or extreme right, but instead rooted in a common middle, a place where the vast majority of New Yorkers are very planted,” said Adams.

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Susan Rice calls Pete HegeSeth “stupid as rock” in an interview with the podcast

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Susan Rice, a former national security advisor during the administration of President Barack Obama, was open, discussing what, in response to the Secretary of Defense Pete HegeSeth, as rumors, they spin about his future in Trump’s administration.

According to , During a conversation Thanks to the host “No Lie with BTC” Brian Taylor Cohen, Rice didn’t draw any blows when he described HegeSetha in unflattering categories, discussing some rainfall from the so -called signal controversy.

“Well, if you are a white Christian Cisgender Macho Maga, you can be as stupid as a rock and be considered a qualification to be the secretary of defense. We apparently learned this episode,” said Rice Cohen.

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Rice continued, compiling the Trump’s concentration on combating diversity, equality and inclusion in how hegeSeth is just not eligible in her eyes.

“Dei was used as a suspension to suggest that anyone who is usually a woman is usually a color person, is usually a religious minority, might be disabled … he is usually a veteran of native origin, anyone who has used in any way, shapes or forms that we should always all treat and that we ought to be perceived on the basis of our substances, not discount, because we grow to be a lady or discount, That anyone should treat anyone.

According to Rice, he was a member of the Defense Policy Council until HegeSth allegedly removed the board members after a 45-day review On April 24, but time suggests that HegeSeth actually removed these members after indignant of right -wing influential in social media.

In an interview with Fox News, “Tucker Carlson, a dismissed adviser of HegeSeth, Dan Caldwell, mentioned that the management was currently involved in people who, according to Caldwell, were” extremely hostile “in the order of Donald Trump.

Caldwell called Rice specifically as a source of leaks in the HegeSetha Defense Department, for being blamed himself.

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“She (Rice) and a group of other people who are extremely hostile to the president, and his worldview remain in the Defense Policy Council,” said Caldwell Carlson. “I would just say that if you want to look where the leaks come from, it would be a place where you can start.”

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell suggested in a press release that the changes reflect the values ​​and direction of Trump’s administration.

“Secretary of HegeSeth appreciates the efforts of members on behalf of the Department and the United States of America, but it is necessary to change to support the new strategic direction and political priorities of the department and ensure effective use of departmental resources,” said Parnell.

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