The Denver 7 Used the Latest in Technology to Provide Unprecedented Coverage at the Democratic National Convention

We are pleased to celebrate the successful coverage provided by the Denver 7 during the Democratic National Convention this past week. To date, the Democratic Convention was the biggest and most watched event that any of these bloggers had ever covered. Though none of the bloggers have a professional journalism background nor an elaborate production team or news crew, their use of resources, ability to adapt to the hectic schedules, navigational nightmares, and personal set backs did not affect their reporting.

The Denver 7 relied on some of the latest in affordable and user-friendly resources to bring their readers a front row view of the convention. Below is a list of the resources they employed and how they used them.

• Baratunde Thurston (http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/) - used Twitter to provide routine updates for his followers by linking live video clips through Qik.


• Pam Spaulding (http://www.pamshouseblend.com/)- Used Photo Bucket for photo hosting and video hosting, CoverItLive for live blogging, Utterz for live visuals, Twitter and Friendfeed for updates.


• Gina McCauley (http://www.whataboutourdaughters.com/), (http://www.michelleobamawatch.com/). She used Twitter for updates, Photobucket for videos, CoverItLive for live blogging and Blogtalk radio.


• Shawn Williams (http://www.dallassouthblog.com/)- He used CoverItLive for live blogging, Utterz, Google Calendar to show his readers his agenda, and Twitter for updates.


• L.N. Rock (http://www.africanamericanpoliticalpundit.com/)- He used Blogtalk radio and Twitter.


• Oliver Willis (http://www.oliverwillis.com/)- He used Twitter for routine updates.


• Liza Sabater (http://www.culturekitchen.com/)- She used Twitter to provide updates too.

The Denver 7's coverage was undoubtedly unique and historic in its own right. However, we'd like to hear from you. Leave a comment showing your support. Tell us which stories you liked the best, which blogger was your favorite and what you think of the Democratic Convention coverage as a whole.

Also be sure to continue to check back for updates and continue following these bloggers, as the presidential election coverage is only beginning. Be a part of history by supporting these bloggers and their mission of providing their stories on their terms.

The Denver 7

Black Republicans Go After Barack, Claiming ML King Was Down With The GOP

From Gina McCauley of WAOD

The NBRA purchased billboards all over Denver saying that Martin Luther King was a Republican. I just got this email from Frances Rice Chair of the National Black Republican Association. Oh the accolytes are going to LUUUUV this one! Check it out...

Click here to watch a video of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a Republican

Click here for a map of the locations of MLK Was A Republican billboards in Denver, Colorado.

Click here for more information about the National Black Republican Association

L.N. Rock of African American Political Pundit Nominates Barack Obama For President

When Barack Spoke of Same Sex Marriages, Pam Spaulding Was Right On It!

By Pam's House Blend

And the pull quote, a very public one that he could have easily left out because of the red meat the Republican Sexual Hypocrites love to chew on:

I know there are differences on same-sex marriage, but surely we can agree that our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters deserve to visit the person they love in the hospital and to live lives free of discrimination.

What I said in the other thread...

It's a statement that will tick off those who want it all, and want it now -- after all, separate is not equal, but the reality is that, on this national stage, a call for equality in this way is groundbreaking because it was purposefully present -- and the crowd responded -- and a nation watched a presidential candidate in a close race (that shouldn't be close), put himself out there.

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TORONTO STAR: Bloggers Bring Black Issues To The Forefront!

By Shawn Williams of Dallas South Blog

Andrew Chung of the Toronto Star writes another article specifically about African-American bloggers at the DNC Convention. Here are some of the highlights of Andrew’s article:

Slightly flustered, L. N. Rock (fellow Denver 7 Blogger) and his colleague peer Adrianne George, both African-American bloggers, are rushing off to do an interview. As citizen observers and writers whose medium is the Internet, you’d expect they’d be interviewing some person of interest.

Instead, in fact, the British Broadcasting Corporation is interviewing them.

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Footage from the DNC floor- posted by Shawn

Note from Shawn:

If you can hang with this video for at lease a minute, you can see what it's like on the floor, and see why the fire marshall had to shut it down for a while last night. The floor was extra packed because of Sen. Clinton's surprise announcement but the hall is only about half full right now. Just take a look at how jammed the walkways are. The entrance is right at the CNN booth so you see the usual cast of characters.