... with dear friends and family members, Cole and Watkins-Hayes paused for tea to discuss the art of speechifying. This conversation in many ways became the catalyst for Speechifying , laying the groundwork for themes explored in the book. The interview is an intimate meditation and reflection on Cole's...

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... of Cole's career and her impact in policy circles, and offers final reflections on the significance of speechifying as a form of ambassadorship and as a unifying call to action. policy ambassador speechifying impact mentor ...

... The prologue takes the form of an intimate “Dear Reader” letter from Johnnetta Betsch Cole to her audience of readers. She discusses the origins of the term “speechifying,” as well as memories of giving her first speech during a church service in Florida. She also discusses a bit of her process...

... on various aspects of higher education and highlight some of the strengths of her speechifying techniques, including the use of personal narrative, African proverbs and symbols, and historic figures. higher education Black studies women African Americans ...