Only 23 years old at the time, Douglass overcame his nervousness and gave a stirring, eloquent speech about his life as a slave. Douglass would continue to give speeches for the rest of his life ...

Cory Booker delivers a powerful speech about standing up for others and giving back to your community. He affirms that what defines this life is not your personal accomplishments, but what you do for ...

where talented 4th through 8th graders delivered powerful speeches about an influential person in their life. From family members to famous figures like Leonardo da Vinci and Martin Luther King Jr., ...

Taylor Swift has just been awarded an honorary degree from New York University – and in a powerful commencement speech, the singer reflected on many life lessons about love, pressure ...