Category: African American
Martin Luther King, who kick-started the civil rights movement in the US was and remains to this day, one of the most iconic figures, who still continues to inspire …
On January 25 th, 1972, representative, Shirley Chisholm of New York City announced her candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination. Her speech has been lauded by generations since. Chisholm …
In 1968 Harvard University invited civil-rights leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King to make a speech at the famous university. Tragically, he was assassinated on April the 4 th, before …
On September 18, 1895, African-American spokesperson, Booker T. Washington delivered a speech before a mostly white audience at the Cotton States and International Exposition in Atlanta. Booker T. Washington …
If you are wondering what civil rights is all about – then you should know that these are the rights that are granted to us and codified in our …