Jennifer Hudson delivers a powerful release of A Change Is Gonna Come at the DNC


Jennifer Hudson commands attention in an orange Greek dress as she delivers a powerful rendition of A Change Is Gonna Come at the DNC

  • The singer, 38, delivered a moving version of Sam Cooke’s 1964 single “A Change Is Gonna Come” at Chicago Cultural Center on the third day of the event.
  • On Tuesday, politician Joe Biden, 77, was formally nominated as the Democratic candidate for president
  • Lawyer Kamala Harris, 55, became his official running mate on Wednesday when she pleaded for voters to support Joe at the convention
  • Elsewhere, former US President Barack Obama warned in the meantime that US democracy could falter if Donald Trump is re-elected in the autumn

Jennifer Hudson put on a stellar performance on Wednesday during the Democratic National Convention at the Chicago Cultural Central.

The singer, 38, delivered a moving rendition of Sam Cooke’s 1964 hit from A Change Is Gonna Come, when she signed hopeful Joe Biden on the third day of the event.

The Princess of Soul cut the eye and cut a typically elegant figure in an orange Greek dress, when she was accompanied by two pianists and a saxophonist.

Make a statement: Jennifer Hudson put on a stellar performance during the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday

Turning Heads: The artist looked gorgeous in her chic ensemble at the Chicago Cultural Central

Make a statement: Jennifer Hudson put on a stellar performance during the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday at the Chicago Cultural Central

The finalist of American Idol 2004 teams her flowing dress with a heel and a collection of gold jewelry.

With her bespoke tresses styled in coils, the Broadway star complements her beauty with neutral-toned makeup.

The ceremony was also treated to performances by John Legend, Maggie Rogers and Billy Porter.

Emotional: The singer, 38, delivered a moving rendition of Sam Cooke's 1964 single

Emotional: The singer, 38, delivered a moving rendition of Sam Cooke’s 1964 single “A Change Is Gonna Come” as she signed President Hopeful Joe Biden on the third day of the event.

In her element: Catching the eye, The Princess of Soul cut a typically elegant figure in an orange Greek dress, as she was accompanied by two pianists and a saxophonist

In her element: Catching the eye, The Princess of Soul cut a typically elegant figure in an orange Greek dress, accompanied by two pianists and a saxophonist

Radiant: Finalist American Idol 2004 teamed her flowing dress with a heel and a collection of gold jewelry

Radiant: Finalist American Idol 2004 teamed her flowing dress with a heel and a collection of gold jewelry

See her glamor: with her bespoke tresses styled in coils, the Broadway star complements her beauty with neutral-toned makeup

See her glamor: with her bespoke tresses styled in coils, the Broadway star complements her beauty with neutral-toned makeup

In the Zone: The media personality draws animated facial expressions as she rhymes the lyrics

Icon: Jennifer is recognized as one of the greatest singers of all time

In the Zone: The media personality draws animated facial expressions as she rhymes the lyrics

“It’s an honor!” The former Voice judge took to social media a day earlier to advance the case

On Tuesday, politician Joe, 77, was formally nominated as the Democratic candidate for president.

Attorney Kamala Harris, 55, became his official running mate on Wednesday when she pleaded for voters to support Joe at the convention.

Former US President Barack Obama has meanwhile warned that US democracy could falter if Donald Trump is re-elected in the autumn.

Campaign: On Tuesday, Joe, 77, was formally nominated as the Democratic candidate for president, while Kamala Harris, 55, became his running mate on Wednesday (picture)

Campaign: On Tuesday, Joe, 77, was formally nominated as the Democratic candidate for president, while Kamala Harris, 55, became his running mate on Wednesday (picture)

The astonishing rebellion of his successor’s former lawyer was reflected by Kamala, as she included her historic role as the first black woman on a U.S. national political ticket.

Obama – who broke down barriers as America’s first black president – pleads with voters to ’embrace your own responsibility as citizens – to ensure that the basic tenets of our democracy are upheld’.

Speaking of the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, he said: ‘Donald Trump has not grown to the job because he can not.

‘I sat in the Oval Office with both men running for president. I never expected my successor to embrace my vision if my policies were to continue.

‘I was hoping, for the sake of our country, that Donald Trump would show some interest in taking the job seriously. ‘

In their convention, Democrats have called for a collective urgency over the dangers of Trump as president.

'He has not grown to the job': Former US President Barack Obama has meanwhile warned that US democracy could falter if Donald Trump is re-elected in the autumn

‘He has not grown to the job’: Former US President Barack Obama has meanwhile warned that US democracy could falter if Donald Trump is re-elected in the autumn

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