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Ouseley , Meghan Markle, Chance the Rapper, Gloria Allred, Emma Gonzalez, Angelina Jolie, and Malala Yousafzai, are seven people who have delivered inspirational speeches that involve an “outside of your comfort zone” call to action, over the past two years.
Their speeches touch on sensitive societal issues such as racism in sports, gender equality, gun laws and violence, and more funding for public education, among others.
Their speeches touch on sensitive societal issues such as racism in sports, gender equality, gun laws and violence, and more funding for public education, among others.
Seven inspiration speeches that call for change, and were made within the last of two years by people who are non-political figures include those of are from Lord Ouseley, Meghan Markle, Chance the Rapper, Gloria Allred, Emma Gonzalez, Angelina Jolie, and Malala Yousafzai. The speeches call for action, on issues within society, including racism in sports, gender equality, gun laws and violence, and support for internationalism in the face of an increased push for nationalism in the West, among other issues.
#1: LORD OUSELEY CALLS FOR CHANGES TO VIEWPOINTS IN SPORTS
Sports, in particular, football, has had a long struggle with its reputation when it comes to equality. There has been an ongoing fight and call for change over the last 25 years, involving some of the biggest names and players within the sport. Lord Ouseley, the founder of an organization called Let’s Kick Racism Out Of Football, which later became Kick It Out, is very much involved.
Lord Ouseley was the first black race equality advisor in the UK, in 1978. He was also the first black CEO in local government in the UK. His speech is inspirational, in that he has a long-standing history of working to gain equality within society; his sole aim and focus over his long-standing career has been 'calling for action' and change where needed in society. In his interview, he calls for people to come out of their fear for others.
There is no information on whether his speech quotations are free to use. However, it published in one of the UK's largest newspapers.
Sports, in particular, football, has had a long struggle with its reputation when it comes to equality. There has been an ongoing fight and call for change over the last 25 years, involving some of the biggest names and players within the sport. Lord Ouseley, the founder of an organization called Let’s Kick Racism Out Of Football, which later became Kick It Out, is very much involved.
Lord Ouseley was the first black race equality advisor in the UK, in 1978. He was also the first black CEO in local government in the UK. His speech is inspirational, in that he has a long-standing history of working to gain equality within society; his sole aim and focus over his long-standing career has been 'calling for action' and change where needed in society. In his interview, he calls for people to come out of their fear for others.
There is no information on whether his speech quotations are free to use. However, it published in one of the UK's largest newspapers.
#2: MEGHAN MARKLE'S SPEECH ON GENDER STEREOTYPES
Fighting for gender equality has been an ongoing battle for women around the world. Meghan has spoken out about gender equality and the results of speaking out. Based on studies, she discovered that gender equality would not come around until 2095 — she found it unacceptable and called for action in 2018.
Meghan is a retired actress and now a member of the British royal family. Her history and career include charitable work on women's rights and social issues. She is inspirational as she is from a background that is not of 'royal standing' and has married into royalty. She is of a mixed-race heritage, which is inspirational for women from minority backgrounds. Megan is also inspirational, as she has brought issues women face further up the agenda for change. This call for change is asking people to come out of the assumption that it is still okay that women are second class, and continue to be placed in stereotypes. There is, however, no information on whether this speech is free to use, however, it is available in the public domain.
Fighting for gender equality has been an ongoing battle for women around the world. Meghan has spoken out about gender equality and the results of speaking out. Based on studies, she discovered that gender equality would not come around until 2095 — she found it unacceptable and called for action in 2018.
Meghan is a retired actress and now a member of the British royal family. Her history and career include charitable work on women's rights and social issues. She is inspirational as she is from a background that is not of 'royal standing' and has married into royalty. She is of a mixed-race heritage, which is inspirational for women from minority backgrounds. Megan is also inspirational, as she has brought issues women face further up the agenda for change. This call for change is asking people to come out of the assumption that it is still okay that women are second class, and continue to be placed in stereotypes. There is, however, no information on whether this speech is free to use, however, it is available in the public domain.
#3: GLORIA ALLRED'S CALL FOR ACTION ON THE EQUAL RIGHTS LAW AMENDMENT AND WOMEN'S MARCH
Gloria Allred, a high profile lawyer delivered a powerful speech, calling for an amendment to the American Equal Rights Amendment proposed in 1923, but finally passed in 1972, which does not give women equal rights. The speech is inspirational, as it highlights a serious call for action; for people to step out of the comfort of women not being protected against things such as harassment, and key areas of this amendment which needs updating. Gloria has spent over four decades fighting for equality and against discrimination cases. There is no information on whether her speech is free to use.
Gloria Allred, a high profile lawyer delivered a powerful speech, calling for an amendment to the American Equal Rights Amendment proposed in 1923, but finally passed in 1972, which does not give women equal rights. The speech is inspirational, as it highlights a serious call for action; for people to step out of the comfort of women not being protected against things such as harassment, and key areas of this amendment which needs updating. Gloria has spent over four decades fighting for equality and against discrimination cases. There is no information on whether her speech is free to use.
#4: EMMA GONZALEZ'S CALL FOR ACTION OVER GUNS AND VIOLENCE
This is a call from a student in Florida, who seeks action over gun laws as she is a survivor of a gun attack at her school. The speech is clearly calling for a change for the better, asking people to step away from what is considered the 'norm' as it is harmful to many.
Her speech is inspirational, as she is an average person; an underage student, who was able to stand up and call for change.
This is a call from a student in Florida, who seeks action over gun laws as she is a survivor of a gun attack at her school. The speech is clearly calling for a change for the better, asking people to step away from what is considered the 'norm' as it is harmful to many.
Her speech is inspirational, as she is an average person; an underage student, who was able to stand up and call for change.
#5: CHANCE THE RAPPER CALLS FOR 'JUSTICE' AND FOCUSES ON PUBLIC EDUCATION
Chance the Rapper has openly called for changes to the public education system and laws, especially the education system in Chicago. His support has included financial donations. He delivered a short but powerful speech while receiving a Humanitarian Award at the BET Awards in 2017, calling for changes to education and justice.
His speech is inspirational for many black males in the USA, and all those who are currently receiving asub-standard education in the USA, due to lack of public funding for it. Chance has clearly called for change and backed his feelings with his own actions, by donating large sums. This call for change asks the government to step in and prevent sub-standard education which has become the norm in some areas of the USA. Chance's speech is public, with no details on whether it can be reused.
Chance the Rapper has openly called for changes to the public education system and laws, especially the education system in Chicago. His support has included financial donations. He delivered a short but powerful speech while receiving a Humanitarian Award at the BET Awards in 2017, calling for changes to education and justice.
His speech is inspirational for many black males in the USA, and all those who are currently receiving a
#6: ANGELINA JOLIE CALLS FOR INTERNATIONALISM
Angelina Jolie is a well-known humanitarian and actress. In her capacity as a UN Special Envoy, she delivered a speech, calling for internationalism in support of refugees; the idea that we should not fear them. Her speech is publicly available, as published "exclusively" by Vanity Fair.
Angelina Jolie is a well-known humanitarian and actress. In her capacity as a UN Special Envoy, she delivered a speech, calling for internationalism in support of refugees; the idea that we should not fear them. Her speech is publicly available, as published "exclusively" by Vanity Fair.
#7: MALALA YOUSAFZAI OPENLY CALLING FOR EVERYONE TO HELP CREATE CHANGE
Malala is a young female activist who has called for change in the past, on educational rights for girls in India. In her speech, she is openly encouraging and calling for people to make changes, and not feel that they are not in a position to. Her speech is inspirational as it empowers the everyday person, to take control of situations without feeling they are not powerful enough.
The speech, as available on YouTube, was filmed by Bloomberg Media. It is not clear whether the speech can be reused for free.
The speech, as available on YouTube, was filmed by Bloomberg Media. It is not clear whether the speech can be reused for free.