Stevie Wonder speaks and performs at the 2024 DNC: Watch

Pop icon Stevie Wonder spoke to and performed at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Wednesday.

Wonder emphasized the importance of voting for Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and preached a unity message.

"We must keep on keeping on until we are truly a united people of these United States and then we will reach a higher ground," Wonder said.

Wonder then performed his song, "Higher Ground" as a part of a star-studded musical lineup that included Merin Morris and John Legend.

Watch Stevie Wonder's full 2024 DNC speech here

DNC live updates: Tim Walz and Bill Clinton to take the stage; Stevie Wonder performs

What to know about Stevie Wonder at the DNC convention

• Who are they : Multi-time Grammy winning artist
• What role they play : Convention speaker
• Key quote : "This year I've prayed for peace to come to our world's nations but also to each one of our hearts."

When and where is the 2024 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"

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