On Aug. 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made his now famous “I have a dream” speech. It electrified the United States. He delivered it in measured tones to the 200,000 people gathered at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., and to countless others who watched on television. Five short years after that speech, […]
Two-time Acadamy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington is best known for his roles in “Glory,” “The Preacher’s Wife,” “Remember the Titans” and “Training Day.” But the Hollywood A-lister has sounded more like a pastor when he took to the podium at recent events. The New York native first made headlines when he appeared as the […]
Black Lives Matter founder Patriss Cullors lead a protest at Netroots Nation in Phoenix, Arizona, effectively shutting down the speeches of presidential hopefuls Martin O’Malley and…
Here’s a pop quiz for anyone who calls the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. an American hero. Can you name any of his great speeches or written works without citing “I Have a Dream” or the “Letter from Birmingham Jail”? Most Americans would likely flub this quiz. King may be a national hero whose birthday […]
Former dishwasher turned real-life hero Charles Ramsey could soon start living the lifestyle of the rich and famous after a company that has represented every former president since Ronald Reagan, signed him up to do speaking engagements where he could command fees of $10,000 a gig. Ramsey’s star has been rising ever since he […]
Martin Luther King might be the greatest orator in American history. His words and speeches changed the tide of American history. Not only did he give speeches on integration, but he also gave powerful speeches on poverty and the war in Vietnam. Here’s Martin Luther King’s Top 5 Speeches. 1. I Have A Dream. This […]
