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Florida high schooler who says he was censored in graduation speech speaks out

Monday, May 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A Florida high school student who is openly gay is speaking out after he says he was subjected to censorship by school officials if he mentioned the state’s “Parental Rights in Education” law, also called the “Don’t Say Gay” law by... Read More.

Bush condemns ‘unjustified and brutal’ invasion of Iraq, instead of Ukraine, in speech gaffe

Thursday, May 19 by ABC News

(DALLAS) -- Former President George W. Bush had a tongue-tied moment at a speech on Wednesday and millions on social media took notice.When condemning Russia's attack on Ukraine, Bush mistakenly referred to the decision to launch an "unjustified and brutal invasion of Iraq" before... Read More.

Pelosi calls for ‘balance’ between free speech and safety after Buffalo shooting

Sunday, May 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday that social media companies have to address and track down extremism on their platforms, after a gunman who reportedly espoused white supremacist ideology opened fire at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket on Saturday, killing at... Read More.

Ringo Starr accepts honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music via virtual speech: “I’m a doctor at last”

Monday, May 9 by ABC News

On Saturday, Ringo Starr was presented with an honorary doctorate by Boston's prestigious Berklee College of Music as part of the renowned school's 2022 commencement festivities.The former Beatles drummer was not in attendance at the event, but accepted the honor virtually via

Kamala Harris warns women may lose right to ‘make decisions about their own bodies’ in commencement speech

Saturday, May 7 by ABC News

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) -- Vice President Kamala Harris gave a sobering look at the "unsettled" world students are heading into as she delivered the commencement speech at Tennessee State University on Saturday.The vice president discussed the Russian invasion of Ukraine, as well as the looming... Read More.

Kentucky senator speaks on her viral speech against state’s abortion ban

Monday, April 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Kentucky state Sen. Karen Berg went viral last month for an impassioned speech in the Senate chambers against the state's new law that bans abortions after 15 weeks, calling the legislation a "medical sham."Now that the bill is the law of... Read More.

Ludacris to receive honorary Georgia State degree, Taraji to give Howard’s commencement speech and more

Thursday, April 14 by ABC News

-- Georgia State University will present Chris "Ludacris" Bridges with an honorary Bachelor of Science in Music Management degree on May 4. Ludacris took classes at Georgia State in the early 90s before signing with Def Jam Records."We are proud that Chris Bridges got his start at... Read More.

Prince William describes ‘profound sorrow’ over slavery in Jamaica speech

Friday, March 25 by ABC News

(KINGSTON, Jamaica) -- Prince William delivered a speech Wednesday in Jamaica expressing his "profound sorrow" over the history of slavery, as he and his wife, Duchess Kate, have faced protests on their Caribbean tour."I want to express my profound sorrow. Slavery was abhorrent. And... Read More.

Cory Booker delivers impassioned speech at Ketanji Brown Jackson hearing

Thursday, March 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker delivered an impassioned speech on the third day of Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court confirmation hearings Wednesday.As Jackson wiped away tears, Booker applauded Jackson for her historic nomination to become the first Black woman on the nation's... Read More.

Jane Campion apologizes to Venus and Serena Williams after “thoughtless” award speech comment

Monday, March 14 by ABC News

Jane Campion's latest win for The Power of the Dog, at Sunday night's 2022 Critics Choice Awards, came tinged with cringe, thanks to a comment she made from the podium to Venus and Serena Williams. In picking up her latest trophy for the drama, as the... Read More.

Free speech concerns for Olympic athletes voiced after China warns of ‘punishment’

Thursday, February 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Human rights groups and U.S. officials are concerned about the safety of Olympic athletes in China if they speak out on political issues at the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing following a warning from a Chinese official about "punishment" for competitors should... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: speech

Florida high schooler who says he was censored in graduation speech speaks out

Bush condemns ‘unjustified and brutal’ invasion of Iraq, instead of Ukraine, in speech gaffe

Pelosi calls for ‘balance’ between free speech and safety after Buffalo shooting

Ringo Starr accepts honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music via virtual speech: “I’m a doctor at last”

Kamala Harris warns women may lose right to ‘make decisions about their own bodies’ in commencement speech

Kentucky senator speaks on her viral speech against state’s abortion ban

Ludacris to receive honorary Georgia State degree, Taraji to give Howard’s commencement speech and more

Prince William describes ‘profound sorrow’ over slavery in Jamaica speech

Cory Booker delivers impassioned speech at Ketanji Brown Jackson hearing

Jane Campion apologizes to Venus and Serena Williams after “thoughtless” award speech comment

Free speech concerns for Olympic athletes voiced after China warns of ‘punishment’

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