By — Joshua Barajas Joshua Barajas Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-official-explains-why-dnc-denied-a-speaking-spot-to-palestinian-american Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Official explains why DNC denied a speaking spot to Palestinian American Politics Aug 22, 2024 6:54 PM EDT In the run-up to and during the Democratic National Convention, the Uncommitted movement asked Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign to grant a speaking spot for a Palestinian American on the DNC main stage. WATCH: ‘Uncommitted’ Democrats demand Palestinian-American speaker at DNC A day before Harris’ keynote address to accept the party’s nomination, her campaign has said the request will not be granted. When asked why the campaign refused to give time to the group, Michael Tyler, the communications director for Harris’ campaign said they’re proud they’ve held a panel conversation this week with members of the movement and have continued to engage them during the convention. What the group, or any people who continue to protest, will see is a president “who is committed to ending the violence, … making sure that we resolve this conflict with a permanent cease-fire that allows Israel to fully secure itself, that fully continues and make sure that we have a full humanitarian aid, but also make sure that Gazans are able to peacefully live and prosper in Gaza,” he said. WATCH: Michigan Democratic Party chair discusses ‘uncommitted’ primary voters The move is an unwelcome development for the 30 or so pro-Palestinian Uncommitted delegates who traveled to Chicago to bring more awareness to their larger demands — a cease-fire, an arms embargo of Israel. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. You can also follow PBS News coverage on YouTube, X, Facebook and TikTok, and see highlights on our Instagram. Find more of our DNC 2024 coverage WATCH LIVE: 2024 Democratic National Convention | DNC Night 4 Live fact check: Night 4 of the Democratic National Convention WATCH: Tim Walz delivers pep talk in full speech at 2024 Democratic National Convention 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 — Joshua Barajas Joshua Barajas Joshua Barajas is a senior editor for the PBS NewsHour's Communities Initiative. He's also the senior editor and manager of newsletters. @Josh_Barrage
In the run-up to and during the Democratic National Convention, the Uncommitted movement asked Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign to grant a speaking spot for a Palestinian American on the DNC main stage. WATCH: ‘Uncommitted’ Democrats demand Palestinian-American speaker at DNC A day before Harris’ keynote address to accept the party’s nomination, her campaign has said the request will not be granted. When asked why the campaign refused to give time to the group, Michael Tyler, the communications director for Harris’ campaign said they’re proud they’ve held a panel conversation this week with members of the movement and have continued to engage them during the convention. What the group, or any people who continue to protest, will see is a president “who is committed to ending the violence, … making sure that we resolve this conflict with a permanent cease-fire that allows Israel to fully secure itself, that fully continues and make sure that we have a full humanitarian aid, but also make sure that Gazans are able to peacefully live and prosper in Gaza,” he said. WATCH: Michigan Democratic Party chair discusses ‘uncommitted’ primary voters The move is an unwelcome development for the 30 or so pro-Palestinian Uncommitted delegates who traveled to Chicago to bring more awareness to their larger demands — a cease-fire, an arms embargo of Israel. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. You can also follow PBS News coverage on YouTube, X, Facebook and TikTok, and see highlights on our Instagram. Find more of our DNC 2024 coverage WATCH LIVE: 2024 Democratic National Convention | DNC Night 4 Live fact check: Night 4 of the Democratic National Convention WATCH: Tim Walz delivers pep talk in full speech at 2024 Democratic National Convention 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