Stay updated with the latest African news and explore black history through engaging activities like black history month read-alouds, black history walks, and educational resources tailored for kids, ensuring they learn about the famous last words of key figures and significant events that shape their heritage.

Martin Luther King Jr.I Have a Dream
Delivered during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, Martin Luther King Jr.’s I Have a Dream” speech is perhaps one of the most iconic and celebrated speeches in American history. Standing on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C King spoke of his vision of a future where people would be judged by the content of their character rather than the color of their skin, dreaming of racial equality and an end to discrimination.

Malcolm X The Ballot or the Bullet
Malcolm X delivered this powerful speech to explain the necessity of aggressive action in securing civil rights for Black Americans. He argued that 1964 was an election year, a year “when all of the white politicians will be back in the so-called Negro community. begging for your votes.He emphasized self-defense and the importance of voting as tools for civil rights rather than counting solely on the goodwill of the political system.

Sojourner Truth Ain’t I a Woman
Given at the Women’s Rights Convention in Akron, Ohio, Sojourner Truth’s extemporaneous speech effectively highlighted the issues of gender inequality and racial inequalities faced by Black women. Her repeated question, “Ain’t I a woman?” challenged prevailing notions of racial and gender inferiority and discrimination in a poignant and powerful way.

Nelson Mandela – Address at Rivonia Trial
During his trial in 1964, Nelson Mandela spoke from the dock, giving a speech that would resonate throughout the anti-apartheid movement and across the world. In his speech, Mandela outlined the injustices of the apartheid system and his reasons for fighting against it, famously concluding with the words, “It is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.

Barack Obama – “A More Perfect Union
Then-Senator Barack Obama delivered this speech during his presidential campaign in response to controversial remarks made by his pastor, Jeremiah Wright. Obama used the moment to speak more broadly about race relations in the United States, calling for a united effort to address racial disparities and inequalities. His eloquent and thoughtful approach provided a vision for a more inclusive America.
These speeches not only addressed the specific issues of their times but also continue to inspire and influence discussions about race, justice, and equality across generations.

0:00 – intro
1:00 – martin Luther King Jr
2:00 – Maya Angelou
3:00 – Nelson Mandela
4:00 – Malcolm X
5:00 – Toni Morrison
6:00 – Barack Obama

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