Overview
- Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the visit and called Harris a trailblazer who chose Chicago to highlight work to defend democracy.
- The breakfast, founded more than 40 years ago under Harold Washington, convenes faith leaders and honors community contributors.
- Harris, the 2024 Democratic nominee who lost to President Donald Trump, will deliver the keynote at the annual event.
- Reporting notes that she has weighed a 2028 presidential bid as Democrats debate strategy in response to the Trump administration.
- Her appearance follows recent Chicago stops, including an October event for her memoir "107 Days" and the 2024 Democratic National Convention.