I was fortunate when I graduated from college because the guest speaker at our ceremony was none other than Maya Angelou. Even to this day I remember the warm, thoughtful cadence in her voice and the ...

A great speech is something that combines persuasive writing, comfort with public speaking (something that I know that I personally need to work on), and a meaningful message to create an impression ...

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Sojourner Truth, the African American abolitionist, women's rights advocate and social activist revered to this day for her presentation on racial inequalities, delivered her famous "Ain't I a Woman?" ...

A decade later, Kevin Durant's famous Kia MVP speech honoring his mom still resonates with NBA fans and beyond. Shaun Powell Ten years ago, Kevin Durant delivered his famous speech after winning the ...

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