Photos: Top Democratic presidential contenders campaign in Atlanta

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Photos: Top Democratic presidential contenders campaign in Atlanta

June 6, 2019 Atlanta - Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during the DNC's IWillVote Gala at Flourish Atlanta on Thursday, June 6, 2019. White House hopefuls court Georgia: Presidential candidates swarmed Atlanta on Thursday for a convention geared at African-American strategists and a joint fundraiser featuring four of the best known Democratic contenders on the same stage. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

June 6, 2019 Atlanta - Stacey Abrams waves as she leaves during the DNC's IWillVote Gala at Flourish Atlanta on Thursday, June 6, 2019. White House hopefuls court Georgia: Presidential candidates swarmed Atlanta on Thursday for a convention geared at African-American strategists and a joint fundraiser featuring four of the best known Democratic contenders on the same stage. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

June 6, 2019 - Atlanta - Senator Cory Booker was the first of the candidates to address the summit. DNC hosts its African American Leadership Council (AALC) Summit in Atlanta. . This year's featured speakers will include 2020 presidential candidates Senator Cory Booker and Mayor Pete Buttigieg. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

June 6, 2019 Atlanta - Ex-Rep. Beto O'Rourke waves as he enters the stage during the DNC's IWillVote Gala at Flourish Atlanta on Thursday, June 6, 2019. White House hopefuls court Georgia: Presidential candidates swarmed Atlanta on Thursday for a convention geared at African-American strategists and a joint fundraiser featuring four of the best known Democratic contenders on the same stage. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

June 6, 2019 - Atlanta - Mayor Pete Buttigieg was the second presidential candidate to speak today. DNC hosted its African American Leadership Council (AALC) Summit in Atlanta. This yearâs featured speakers will include 2020 presidential candidates Senator Cory Booker and Mayor Pete Buttigieg. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

June 6, 2019 Atlanta - Congresswoman Lucy McBath speaks during the DNC's IWillVote Gala at Flourish Atlanta on Thursday, June 6, 2019. White House hopefuls court Georgia: Presidential candidates swarmed Atlanta on Thursday for a convention geared at African-American strategists and a joint fundraiser featuring four of the best known Democratic contenders on the same stage. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

June 6, 2019 - Atlanta - Former Columbus Mayor Teresa Tomlinson, who is a candidate for the U.S. Senate, spoke with media before the session. DNC hosts its African American Leadership Council (AALC) Summit in Atlanta. . This year's featured speakers will include 2020 presidential candidates Senator Cory Booker and Mayor Pete Buttigieg. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

June 6, 2019 Atlanta - Rev. Al Sharpton speaks during the DNC's IWillVote Gala at Flourish Atlanta on Thursday, June 6, 2019. White House hopefuls court Georgia: Presidential candidates swarmed Atlanta on Thursday for a convention geared at African-American strategists and a joint fundraiser featuring four of the best known Democratic contenders on the same stage. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

June 6, 2019 Atlanta - Dekalb County CEO Michael Thurmond speaks during the DNC's IWillVote Gala at Flourish Atlanta on Thursday, June 6, 2019. White House hopefuls court Georgia: Presidential candidates swarmed Atlanta on Thursday for a convention geared at African-American strategists and a joint fundraiser featuring four of the best known Democratic contenders on the same stage. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

June 6, 2019 Atlanta - DNC Chair Tom Perez speaks during the DNC's IWillVote Gala at Flourish Atlanta on Thursday, June 6, 2019. White House hopefuls court Georgia: Presidential candidates swarmed Atlanta on Thursday for a convention geared at African-American strategists and a joint fundraiser featuring four of the best known Democratic contenders on the same stage. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

June 6, 2019 - Atlanta - Mayor Pete Buttigieg holds a press conference after his address. He was the second presidential candidate to speak today. DNC hosted its African American Leadership Council (AALC) Summit in Atlanta. This year's featured speakers will include 2020 presidential candidates Senator Cory Booker and Mayor Pete Buttigieg. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

June 6, 2019 - Atlanta - Senator Cory Booker talks with the media after he addressed the summit. DNC hosts its African American Leadership Council (AALC) Summit in Atlanta. . This year's featured speakers will include 2020 presidential candidates Senator Cory Booker and Mayor Pete Buttigieg. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

June 6, 2019 Atlanta - Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during the DNC's IWillVote Gala at Flourish Atlanta on Thursday, June 6, 2019. White House hopefuls court Georgia: Presidential candidates swarmed Atlanta on Thursday for a convention geared at African-American strategists and a joint fundraiser featuring four of the best known Democratic contenders on the same stage. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

June 6, 2019 - Atlanta - Mayor Pete Buttigieg was the second presidential candidate to speak today. DNC hosted its African American Leadership Council (AALC) Summit in Atlanta. This yearâs featured speakers will include 2020 presidential candidates Senator Cory Booker and Mayor Pete Buttigieg. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

June 6, 2019 Atlanta - Stacey Abrams speaks during the DNC's IWillVote Gala at Flourish Atlanta on Thursday, June 6, 2019. White House hopefuls court Georgia: Presidential candidates swarmed Atlanta on Thursday for a convention geared at African-American strategists and a joint fundraiser featuring four of the best known Democratic contenders on the same stage. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

June 6, 2019 Atlanta - Ex-Rep. Beto O'Rourke speaks during the DNC's IWillVote Gala at Flourish Atlanta on Thursday, June 6, 2019. White House hopefuls court Georgia: Presidential candidates swarmed Atlanta on Thursday for a convention geared at African-American strategists and a joint fundraiser featuring four of the best known Democratic contenders on the same stage. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

June 6, 2019 Atlanta - Stacey Abrams speaks during the DNC's IWillVote Gala at Flourish Atlanta on Thursday, June 6, 2019. White House hopefuls court Georgia: Presidential candidates swarmed Atlanta on Thursday for a convention geared at African-American strategists and a joint fundraiser featuring four of the best known Democratic contenders on the same stage. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

June 6, 2019 - Atlanta - Senator Cory Booker was the first of the candidates to address the summit. DNC hosts its African American Leadership Council (AALC) Summit in Atlanta. . This year's featured speakers will include 2020 presidential candidates Senator Cory Booker and Mayor Pete Buttigieg. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

June 6, 2019 - Atlanta - Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at the IWillVote Gala fundraising event at Flourish Atlanta on June 6, 2019. Hyosub Shin / hshin@ajc.com

June 6, 2019 Atlanta - Ex-Rep. Beto O'Rourke speaks during the DNC's IWillVote Gala at Flourish Atlanta on Thursday, June 6, 2019. White House hopefuls court Georgia: Presidential candidates swarmed Atlanta on Thursday for a convention geared at African-American strategists and a joint fundraiser featuring four of the best known Democratic contenders on the same stage. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

June 6, 2019 - Atlanta - Mayor Pete Buttigieg takes the stage. He was the second presidential candidate to speak today. DNC hosted its African American Leadership Council (AALC) Summit in Atlanta. This year's featured speakers will include 2020 presidential candidates Senator Cory Booker and Mayor Pete Buttigieg. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

June 6, 2019 - Atlanta - Senator Cory Booker was the first of the candidates to address the summit. DNC hosts its African American Leadership Council (AALC) Summit in Atlanta. . This year's featured speakers will include 2020 presidential candidates Senator Cory Booker and Mayor Pete Buttigieg. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

June 6, 2019 Atlanta - Stacey Abrams speaks during the DNC's IWillVote Gala at Flourish Atlanta on Thursday, June 6, 2019. White House hopefuls court Georgia: Presidential candidates swarmed Atlanta on Thursday for a convention geared at African-American strategists and a joint fundraiser featuring four of the best known Democratic contenders on the same stage. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

June 6, 2019 Atlanta - Ex-Rep. Beto O'Rourke speaks during the DNC's IWillVote Gala at Flourish Atlanta on Thursday, June 6, 2019. White House hopefuls court Georgia: Presidential candidates swarmed Atlanta on Thursday for a convention geared at African-American strategists and a joint fundraiser featuring four of the best known Democratic contenders on the same stage. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

June 6, 2019 Atlanta - DNC Chair Tom Perez speaks during the DNC's IWillVote Gala at Flourish Atlanta on Thursday, June 6, 2019. White House hopefuls court Georgia: Presidential candidates swarmed Atlanta on Thursday for a convention geared at African-American strategists and a joint fundraiser featuring four of the best known Democratic contenders on the same stage. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

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June 6, 2019 Atlanta - Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during the DNC's IWillVote Gala at Flourish Atlanta on Thursday, June 6, 2019. White House hopefuls court Georgia: Presidential candidates swarmed Atlanta on Thursday for a convention geared at African-American strategists and a joint fundraiser featuring four of the best known Democratic contenders on the same stage. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

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