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    Maria Teresa Kumar spoke at the 2024 DNC: Watch the speech

    By Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY,

    3 hours ago

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    Maria Teresa Kumar spoke to the need for Latinos to get out the vote for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Wedenesday.

    During Kumar's speech she said more Latinos will vote in this upcoming election than any other in history.

    "Latinos have become eligible to vote this election. And I couldn't be prouder, because we are registering the faster than any time in our history. This year, we will prove it again with Latinos vote," Kumar said. "Together, we will make history and elect Kamala Harris as president VOCA.

    Latinos are set to be a key voting bloc in the election and Harris has seen a groundswell of support from the demographic.

    Watch Maria Teresa Kumar's full 2024 DNC Speech

    Democratic convention live updates: What time does the DNC start? What's the speaker lineup?

    What to know about Maria Teresa Kumar

    • Who are they : Founder and CEO of Voto Latino
    • What role they play : Get out the vote activist
    • Key quote : "When Latino's vote Democrats win."

    When and where is the DNC

    The Democratic National Convention will take place from August 19-22 in Chicago, Illinois.

    The United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks, will be the main venue for the DNC.

    Chicago has hosted the Democratic Convention 11 times, most recently in 1996 when the United Center saw President Bill Clinton was nominated for a second time.

    How to watch and stream the 2024 DNC

    USA TODAY will provide livestream coverage on YouTube each night of the DNC, Monday through Thursday.

    The convention will air live on its website , from the United Center in Chicago between 6:15 p.m. and 11 p.m. Eastern (5:15 p.m. to 10 p.m Central) on Monday, and 7 p.m to 11 p.m. Eastern (6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Central) the other days.

    What are the themes for each night of the DNC?

    The DNC announced nightly themes for the convention. The title of the convention is "For the People, For Our Future."

    Here are the themes for each night:

    • Monday: "For the People"
    • Tuesday: "A Bold Vision for America's Future"
    • Wednesday: "A Fight for our Freedoms"
    • Thursday: "For our Future"

    This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Maria Teresa Kumar spoke at the 2024 DNC: Watch the speech

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