The first African American to direct a major presidential campaign in 2000 for Vice President Al Gore, Donna Brazile, spoke at the 55th Annual Progressive National Baptist Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 10. She spoke to the audience and addressed the upcoming election, stating that voting is more important that everyone thinks it is and that one vote does matter. Brazile gave her very passionate opinion on what was happening in regards to the major election this year and thought that other people had to recognize what their roles are as American citizens. The Kenner, Louisiana native earned her bachelor’s degree in industrial psychology from Louisiana State University and then went on to work for many different advocacy groups in Washington D.C., as she was one of the people who helped make Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday a federal holiday. She has worked as a delegate for the Democratic National Convention for the last three elections, including this year’s 2016 presidential election, and she has also served as a political commentator for The Situation Room show that is broadcasted on CNN. Brazile spoke at this year’s 55th Annual Progressive National Baptist Convention in her home state of Louisiana earlier this summer, and told the attendees about how important their voice is in this democratic country.