By — News Desk News Desk Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-how-to-pronounce-kamala-harris-according-to-her-nieces-2024-dnc-day-4 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: How to pronounce Kamala Harris, according to her nieces | 2024 DNC Day 4 Politics Aug 22, 2024 10:05 PM EDT Amara and Leila, two of Vice President Kamala Harris’ nieces, took the main stage Thursday at the Democratic National Convention for a lesson on how to pronounce their aunt’s name. Watch Amara and Leila’s remarks in the player above. “First you say comma, like comma in a sentence,” Amara said. “Then you say, ‘La,’ like lalalala,” Leila finished. Day 4 of the DNC is focused on the future as Kamala Harris formally accepts her party’s nomination for president. Her nieces were introduced and accompanied on stage by actress Kerry Washington. Harris’ speech is her first official chance to offer her vision for the country to voters. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz formally accepted the vice presidential nomination the day before. Find more of our DNC 2024 coverage WATCH: Tim Walz delivers pep talk in full speech at 2024 Democratic National Convention WATCH: Official explains why DNC denied a speaking spot to Palestinian American WATCH: Poet Amanda Gorman recites ‘This Sacred Scene’ at 2024 Democratic National Convention 7 takeaways from Day 3 of the DNC WATCH: Bill Clinton speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention | 2024 DNC Night 3 WATCH: Oprah Winfrey urges voters to choose joy by choosing Harris at Democratic National Convention We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — News Desk News Desk
Amara and Leila, two of Vice President Kamala Harris’ nieces, took the main stage Thursday at the Democratic National Convention for a lesson on how to pronounce their aunt’s name. Watch Amara and Leila’s remarks in the player above. “First you say comma, like comma in a sentence,” Amara said. “Then you say, ‘La,’ like lalalala,” Leila finished. Day 4 of the DNC is focused on the future as Kamala Harris formally accepts her party’s nomination for president. Her nieces were introduced and accompanied on stage by actress Kerry Washington. Harris’ speech is her first official chance to offer her vision for the country to voters. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz formally accepted the vice presidential nomination the day before. Find more of our DNC 2024 coverage WATCH: Tim Walz delivers pep talk in full speech at 2024 Democratic National Convention WATCH: Official explains why DNC denied a speaking spot to Palestinian American WATCH: Poet Amanda Gorman recites ‘This Sacred Scene’ at 2024 Democratic National Convention 7 takeaways from Day 3 of the DNC WATCH: Bill Clinton speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention | 2024 DNC Night 3 WATCH: Oprah Winfrey urges voters to choose joy by choosing Harris at Democratic National Convention We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now