Notable Women Stand With Hillary Clinton On Historic Night

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Regardless of party, Hillary Clinton's nomination for president is a historic one for American politics. She became the first woman to be nominated by a major party for the office.

On Tuesday night, the second night of the Democratic National Convention was defined by several famous and notable women who took the opportunity to express that they were with Hillary Clinton is her pursuit of the White House.

Actress Elizabeth Banks hosted throughout the night and gave a speech of her own, targeted at Republican nominee Donald Trump. She opened by recreating his entrance at the Republican National Convention and even likened Trump to her Hunger Games character.

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"A cruel, out of touch, reality TV star, who wears insane wigs while delivering long winded speeches to a violent dystopia," Banks said. "so, when I tuned into Cleveland last week, I was like 'hey, that's my act.'"

Mothers of the Movement, a group of black women impacted by the loss of their sons, which have prompted serious conversations about the relationship between black people and law enforcement in America, took to the stage. Among them was Sybrina Fulton, the mother of Trayvon Martin.

"This isn't about being politically correct," she said. "It's about saving our children," Fulton said as she expressed her support for Clinton.

Speeches on the night also included actresses Lena Dunham and America Ferrara, Debra Messing and legendary actress Meryl Streep.

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Madeleine Albright, the first woman to serve in the role of Secretary of State, a role held by Clinton, also spoke.

The evening also included a performance by Alicia Keys.

The night wrapped up with a message from the nominee herself. Hillary Clinton spoke to the crowd via video and had a message for young girls.

"I can't believe we just put the biggest crack in that glass ceiling yet," Clinton said.

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• Philadelphia