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Protesters At The Democratic National Convention Call For Change

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People march holding signs in support of former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders during a protest at the 2016 Democratic National Convention, July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia. (Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/Getty)
People march holding signs in support of former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders during a protest at the 2016 Democratic National Convention, July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia. (Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/Getty)

Protests are a daily feature of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Host Robin Young speaks with Here & Now’s Peter O’Dowd, who’s outside the Wells Fargo Arena among protesters focusing on racial issues.

Michael Wilson, a member of the Philly REAL Justice Coalition, prepares for a march against police violence in Philadelphia. (Peter O'Dowd/Here & Now)
Michael Wilson, a member of the Philly REAL Justice Coalition, prepares for a march against police violence in Philadelphia. (Peter O'Dowd/Here & Now)
Kamau Mshale prepares for a march against police violence in Philadelphia. (Peter O'Dowd/Here & Now)
Kamau Mshale prepares signs for a march against police violence in Philadelphia. (Peter O'Dowd/Here & Now)

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Peter O’Dowd, Here & Now assistant managing editor. He tweets @odowdpeter.

This segment aired on July 26, 2016.

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