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  1. Major Speeches in Black History by Douglass, DuBois and dozens of

    Some of the greatest individuals in black history have delivered some of the most significant speeches in American history. Their names and words are iconic. In the 1800s, Sojourner Truth—born into slavery, and dedicated to the causes of abolition and obtaining equal rights for women and men—delivered "Ar'n't I a Woman" (1851); and ...

  2. 10 Inspiring Black History Speeches That Remain Culturally Relevant

    W.E.B. Dubois' 1905 Niagara Movement Speech. W.E.B. Du Bois delivered a pivotal speech at the founding meeting of the Niagara Movement on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls in 1905. The Niagara ...

  3. Say it Plain, Say it Loud: A Century of Great African American Speeches

    President of the United States. Titled after the classic 1969 James Brown anthem, "Say it Loud, I'm Black and I'm Proud," this anthology illuminates the ideas and debates pulsing through the black freedom struggle from the 1960s to the present. These arguments are suffused with basic questions about what it means to be black in America.

  4. 50 essential civil rights speeches

    Keep reading to discover 50 essential civil rights speeches. 'I Have a Dream' and the rest of the greatest speeches of the 20th century. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'The Montgomery Bus Boycott'. Four days after Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat in 1955, thousands of people who were part of the subsequent boycott of the bus system in ...

  5. 10 Inspiring Black History Speeches That Remain Culturally Relevant

    W.E.B. Dubois' 1905 Niagara Movement Speech. W.E.B. Du Bois delivered a pivotal speech at the founding meeting of the Niagara Movement on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls in 1905. The Niagara ...

  6. Voices of Freedom: Famous Speakers and Speeches in Black History

    Frederick Douglass, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, opens a new window by George Francis Schreiber, [1803-1892] Portrait of Fredrick Douglas, Courtesy of the Library of Congress. It is Black history this month, and many children will honor Dr. King by reciting his "I Have A Dream Speech".

  7. 50 Essential Civil Rights Speeches

    Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream'. The civil rights icon called for an end to racism in front of more than 250,000 people in 1963. Martin Luther King Jr. talked about the lack of progress at that time, but almost 60 years later, the police brutality decried in this speech still exists. This fact is visible in the deaths of unarmed Black ...

  8. 5 MLK speeches you should know besides 'I Have a Dream' : NPR

    Black History Month 2024. 5 MLK speeches you should know. Spoiler: 'I Have a Dream' isn't on the list. The Rev. Ralph Abernathy (left) shakes hands with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in ...

  9. African American History: Major Speeches

    African American History: Major Speeches. "If I had a thousand tongues and each tongue were a thousand thunderbolts and each thunderbolt had a thousand voices, I would use them all today to help you understand a loyal and misrepresented and misjudged people.". These were the words of Joseph C. Price, founder and President of Livingston ...

  10. Speeches Archives

    African American History Speeches. Speeches. If I had a thousand tongues and each tongue were a thousand thunderbolts and each thunderbolt had a thousand voices, I would use them all today to help you understand a loyal and misrepresented and misjudged people.". These were the words of Joseph C. Price, founder and President of Livingston ...

  11. 40 Most Famous Speeches In History

    Eventually against all odds, she led England to victory despite their underdog status in the conflict with her confident and masterful oratory. 3. Woodrow Wilson, address to Congress (April 2, 1917) "The world must be made safe for democracy. Its peace must be planted upon the tested foundations of political liberty.

  12. Famous African American Speeches, Letters, Addresses (King ...

    Benjamin Banneker. A Letter to Thomas Jefferson Maryland, August 19, 1791. Mary McLeod Bethune. What Does American Democracy Mean to Me? New York, N.Y., Nov. 23, 1939

  13. Famous Speeches in History

    Browse the Speech Archive All speeches are organized by topic, by speaker, in chronological order, and by group. Speeches by Topic A-Z. Speeches by Topic: A. Speeches by Topic: B - D. Speeches by Topic: E - G. Speeches by Topic: H - I. Speeches by Topic: J - O. Speeches by Topic: P - S

  14. Inspiring Speeches from Black Women

    Among many inspirational quotes from Martin Luther King, Jr., he said it best when he said, "our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." To that note, we are highlighting some of the most powerful acceptance speeches from some of our favorite women. 1. Yara

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  16. Barbara Jordan 1976 Keynote Speech: Who Then Will Speak for the Common

    In l976, Barbara Jordan became the first woman and first African-American to give the keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention. Her speech in New York that summer was ranked 5th in Top 100 American Speeches of the 20th century list and was considered by many historians to have been the best convention keynote speech in modern history.

  17. The Best Oscar Speeches of All Time

    Halle Berry Wins Best Actress: 74th Oscars (2002) In 2002, Halle Berry became the first Black woman to win Best Actress, for her film Monster's Ball. In her speech she paid tribute to those who ...

  18. Top 100 Speeches of the 20th Century by Rank

    Full text and audio database of Top 100 American Speeches by Rank Order : MAIN LINKS: Home Page: Speech Bank: Top 100 Speeches: Great New Speeches: Obama Speeches ... A Time for Choosing: mp3 : 26: Huey Pierce Long: Every Man a King : PDF: 27: ... Black Power: Off-Site mp3: PDF: 64: Hubert Horatio Humphrey: 1948 DNC Address: Off-Site mp3: PDF: 65:

  19. 35 Greatest Speeches in History

    These famous speeches lifted hearts in dark times, gave hope in despair, refined the characters of men, inspired brave feats, gave courage to the weary, honored the dead, and changed the course of history.. How did we compile this list? Great oratory has three components: style, substance, and impact. Style: A great speech must be masterfully constructed.

  20. Douglass, DuBois, King: Some of Black History's Most Memorable Speeches

    Frederick Douglass—"What to the Slave is the Fourth of July" (1852) On July 5, 1852, Frederick Douglass (c. 1818-1895) was invited to address the citizens of his hometown, Rochester, N.Y. Whatever the expectations of his audience on that 76th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Douglass used the occasion not ...

  21. The 15 Most Inspiring Presidential Speeches in American History

    15. Obama's "More Perfect Union" Speech. Date: March 18, 2008. Context: While campaigning for the presidency in 2008, Barack Obama came under fire for his relationship with pastor Jeremiah Wright, who had been heard to denounce the United States and accuse the government of racial crimes.

  22. 10 of the Most Famous and Inspirational Speeches from History

    Let's take a closer look at ten of the best and most famous speeches from great moments in history. Abraham Lincoln, ' Gettysburg Address ' (1863). The Gettysburg Address is one of the most famous speeches in American history, yet it was extremely short - just 268 words, or less than a page of text - and Abraham Lincoln, who gave the ...

  23. 10 famous speeches in history that continue to stand the test of time

    1963 'I Have a Dream' speech. The Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. 's I Have a Dream speech, delivered on August 28, 1963, is one of the finest pieces of oratory in human history. It blended ...

  24. The 100 Best TV Episodes of All Time

    Our list of classic episodes starts with its most recent entry, from a January 2024 installment of the great FX anthology drama inspired by the work of the Coen brothers. Fargo Season Five dealt ...