The danger of clichés like these is subtle. They produce speeches that are pleasant but forgettable, speakers who are ...

Students of color joining debate teams in their communities to use their voices for change Historically, debate was only practiced academically by the privileged few, leaving many people of color ...

The introduction gives the audience a reason to listen to the remainder of the speech. A good introduction needs to get the audience’s attention, state the topic, make the topic relatable, establish ...