NAACP’s Cornell William Brooks: 2016 election is pivotal moment for voters
National Association for the Advancement of Color People (NAACP) President and CEO Cornell William Brooks speaks during a news conference announcing NAACP's Journey for Justice, Monday, June 15, 2015, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Hours before the prime time speeches began at the Democratic National Convention, the action got underway for many delegates at breakfasts featuring speakers and dignitaries.
WHYY’s Joe Hernandez stopped by the New Jersey delegation breakfast, where he caught up with NAACP President Cornell William Brooks.
You can hear their conversation below.
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