
Rumors about Beyoncé didn’t pan out….
DNC

…but Kamala Harris set the DNC, Chicago and America on fire with a speech that was as powerful as it was emotional.
First thanked

In order, Harris first thanked her husband Doug, President Joe Biden, then her potential VP should she win in November, Tim Walz.
Her origins

The new Democratic presidential candidate took time to reflect on her origins and the impact of her mother, an immigrant with a tireless spirit.
Formally accepts appointment

Reflecting on her career as a prosecutor, Kamala Harris then officially accepts the nomination, to thunderous applause from the crowd.
On the offensive

Then, without wasting any time, Harris goes on the offensive and systematically attacks Donald Trump for many minutes, recalling several of his actions that many consider undemocratic, in addition to his guilty verdicts in two trials, one criminal and one civil.
More difficult subjects

The current VP then moves on to more difficult subjects, from the war between Israel and Hamas, to illegal immigration at the U.S. border, Russia, Ukraine, Iran and North Korea.
Filled with optimism

Then, in an inclusive conclusion filled with optimism reminiscent of the Obama era, Kamala Harris stirs the American spirit and urges people to vote in November.
For years

And so ends the Democratic convention, one of the most explosive in years.
No Beyoncé!

However, there was no sign of Beyoncé Knowles, who was rumored (largely by TMZ) to be in Chicago to close the festivities…