People listen to introductory remarks before the start of the presidential forum hosted by the NAACP on Wednesday, July 24.
In pictures: NAACP hosts presidential forum in Detroit
People listen to introductory remarks before the start of the presidential forum hosted by the NAACP on Wednesday, July 24.
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Updated 3:12 PM EDT, Wed July 24, 2019

The NAACP hosted a presidential forum Wednesday, July 24, during its convention in Detroit, which is also the site of the upcoming CNN debates.

The forum was hosted by CNN political analyst April Ryan and featured presidential candidates Joe Biden, Cory Booker, Pete Buttigieg, Julián Castro, Kamala Harris, Amy Klobuchar, Beto O'Rourke, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Bill Weld.

Former Vice President Joe Biden makes his opening remarks during the forum.
Former Vice President Joe Biden makes his opening remarks during the forum.
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Mary Williams, a retired nurse from Colleton County, South Carolina, listens closely as Biden answers questions regarding his policy stances.
Mary Williams, a retired nurse from Colleton County, South Carolina, listens closely as Biden answers questions regarding his policy stances.
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Security watches over the crowd as a screen displays US Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaking on stage.
Security watches over the crowd as a screen displays US Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaking on stage.
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A woman raises her hand during Warren's closing remarks.
A woman raises her hand during Warren's closing remarks.
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A woman listens closely as US Sen. Bernie Sanders answers questions.
A woman listens closely as US Sen. Bernie Sanders answers questions.
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Sanders is seen on stage.
Sanders is seen on stage.
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US Sen. Kamala Harris makes her opening remarks.
US Sen. Kamala Harris makes her opening remarks.
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H. Scottie Coads, of Long Island, New York, takes a photo as Harris speaks on stage.
H. Scottie Coads, of Long Island, New York, takes a photo as Harris speaks on stage.
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Pete Buttigieg, the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, makes his closing remarks on stage with host April Ryan.
Pete Buttigieg, the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, makes his closing remarks on stage with host April Ryan.
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Ebony Walls claps while working crowd control during the forum.
Ebony Walls claps while working crowd control during the forum.
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US Sen. Cory Booker answers questions concerning his various policy stances.
US Sen. Cory Booker answers questions concerning his various policy stances.
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Attendees listen closely as US Sen. Amy Klobuchar makes her opening remarks.
Attendees listen closely as US Sen. Amy Klobuchar makes her opening remarks.
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Klobuchar answers questions from moderator April Ryan.
Klobuchar answers questions from moderator April Ryan.
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Former US Rep. Beto O'Rourke makes his opening remarks.
Former US Rep. Beto O'Rourke makes his opening remarks.
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Julián Castro, the former secretary of Housing and Urban Development, takes the stage.
Julián Castro, the former secretary of Housing and Urban Development, takes the stage.
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Former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld, who is seeking the Republican Party's presidential nomination, speaks on stage concerning issues surrounding race.
Former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld, who is seeking the Republican Party's presidential nomination, speaks on stage concerning issues surrounding race.
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Maddison Griffin, a 7-year-old from Cleveland, listens to opening remarks.
Maddison Griffin, a 7-year-old from Cleveland, listens to opening remarks.
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Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, center, joins hands with Detroit NAACP President Wendell Anthony, left, and National NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson before the start of the forum.
Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, center, joins hands with Detroit NAACP President Wendell Anthony, left, and National NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson before the start of the forum.
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