DNC Announces Caucuses and Councils for the Democratic National Convention
August 16, 2020
The Democratic National Committee announced today the list of caucus and council meetings that will take place over the course of the Democratic National Convention from August 17-20, 2020.
Even in the midst of the pandemic, the DNC is committed to holding typical convention events that would normally take place in-person throughout the day, just in a new way. Our convention stage is bigger this year than ever before—located in cities and towns across America–and so are the caucus and council meetings. No one will need a convention credential to experience these meetings up close, and we’ll hear from people who represent our nation’s strength, decency and humanity.
The 30 events planned for this week will be led by caucus and council chairs from across the country and will be open to the public. Attendees will hear from activists, labor leaders, community leaders, former 2020 presidential candidates, DNC leadership, elected officials, and more.
Speakers at various caucuses and council meetings include: Speaker Nancy Pelosi, DNC Chair Tom Perez, and 2020 presidential candidates Julián Castro, Cory Booker, Andrew Yang, Elizabeth Warren, Jay Inslee, Tom Steyer, Amy Klobuchar, Beto O’Rourke, Pete Buttigieg, and Tim Ryan.
Delegates and members of the public will be provided an engaging experience through a unique digital platform allowing participants to chat with others, complete calls to action, post to social media, and participate in polls throughout the programming to engage viewers in a meaningful way. The live landing page can be found here.
“This historic ‘Convention Across America’ anchored in Milwaukee is an extraordinary opportunity to unite our party around our common values, lift up the stories of hardworking Americans, and showcase the steady leadership of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris,” said DNC Chair Tom Perez. “We will be doing it in a way that protects the health and safety of the American people while using new and innovative ways to share our message with more voters than ever before, and engage with our delegates and members of the public through our caucus and council meetings each day of the convention.”
A complete schedule can be found here.
Sunday
Black Caucus – Our Values, a Tribute to Rev. Jesse Jackson
Monday
Hispanic Caucus – Más Que Nunca, Somos Esenciales / More Than Ever, We Are Essential
Labor Council Meeting – Joe Biden Fighting for Workers & Unions
AAPI Caucus Meeting – We the People
Black Caucus Meeting – Our Voices: All Black Lives Matter
Interfaith Council Meeting – Keeping The Faith In Our Democracy: Together We Breathe
Ethnic Council Meeting – Ethnic Americans: Making A Difference
Youth Council Meeting – Youth Vote
Women’s Caucus Meeting – Trailblazers — Today, Tomorrow, and Together
Tuesday
Rural Caucus Meeting – Building Back Trust with Rural America
Seniors Council Meeting – Standing up for Senior & Getting out the Senior Vote!
LGBTQ Caucus Meeting – The Most Pro-Equality Ticket in History
Muslim Delegates Assembly – Muslim Delegates and Allies Convening
Small Business Council Meeting – Diversity and the Face of Small Business
Disability Council Meeting – Honoring the 30th Anniversary of the ADA
Jewish American Community Meeting – Jewish Community United for Biden and Harris
Youth Council Meeting – Importance of the Youth Vote
Native American Caucus Meeting – Engaging the Youth Vote & Environmental Justice
Council on the Environmental and Climate Crisis Meeting – Why and How Democrats Should Run On Climate, and Democratic Climate Leaders: What We’re Doing On Climate & Why We Need Joe Biden
Veterans and Military Families Council Meeting – Joe Biden’s Vision for Veterans and Military Families
Wednesday
Hispanic Caucus – Nuestra Voz, Nuestro Voto / Our Voice, Our Vote
Labor Council Meeting – Joe Biden Fighting for Workers & Unions
AAPI Caucus Meeting
Black Caucus Meeting – Our Votes: A Tribute to Congressman John Lewis
Interfaith Council Meeting – Faith Toward Democracy
Ethnic Council Meeting – Ethnic Americans: Organizing Everywhere
Women’s Caucus Meeting – Power of the Women’s Vote
Thursday
Poverty Council Meeting – The Fierce Urgency of Now: How Democrats Can Win the Fight Against Poverty.
LGBTQ Caucus Meeting – The Most Pro-Equality Ticket in History
Small Business Council Meeting – The Future of Innovation
Native American Caucus Meeting – Native Vote and Tribal Nations: Foundational to Democracy