Our voices. Words. Sentences. Melodies. A scrawl of characters on a page. Our voices. They are a tool by which we can shape the world around us. They give us power and meaning and the opportunity to share our stories. They are the way by which we protest the greatest injustices, the way…
Martin Luther King Jr was an influential person in Black history. He led the movement to end segregation and counter prejudice in the United States through the means of peaceful protest, and his speeches have left a lasting impact on many people. His “I have a dream” speech is his most famous speech. It called…
On Saturday January 20th, millions of people around the globe and thousands of individuals right here in Calgary gathered to support the second annual Women’s March.
Debate. What a great idea. I mean, as my debate coach says ; “50 kids in a room who all like to talk. What could possibly go wrong?” So yes, debate can get a tad bit chaotic. But it’s actually a really amazing experience, and one that I think everyone should at least try at…
{Source} Late last month, President Barack Obama visited Nairobi as part of his historic trip to Africa. His family’s longstanding ties to Kenya brought cheers upon the 4,500 students, government officials, and civil society leaders who gathered at Safaricom Indoor Arena. Part state address, part commencement speech, Obama’s 40-minute talk started with a personal reminiscence of…
The following story is written in the perspective of Martin Luther King Jr.’s son: A Dream That Finally Came True The memories of my childhood have slowly started to faded away, as I am older now. However, I have one distinct memory that I vividly remember, despite the fact only being four-years-old. It was the…
TEDxYYC kicked off it’s 6th year at the Jack Singer Concert Hall this past Saturday to beautiful crowds and excited weather. Among the buzzing crowd were me and Ailin, marveling over the transformation of the concert hall into a modern and scholarly place. Guest speakers of the day included Emmy-Award winning filmmaker Ric Esther Beinstock,…
Spoken word is a hybrid between poetry and speech, emphasizing certain words and rhymes to create a sort of music. ‘Undefined’ was written to highlight the empowerment we as youth have to break beyond expectations set by others or even ourselves and our peers. This piece was written for me, and you, and for anyone…
Hey everyone! Do you need more motivation to finish your homework? Are you free tonight to listen to inspirational speakers across the city? Well PechaKucha Night #16 is today at the Theatre Junction GRAND. The event is for FREE because your $10 becomes an Invest YYC gift card. The best part is you’ll get a…
This year, Western Canada High School hosted the ADSA (Alberta Debate and Speech Association) 2012 provincial debate championship on March 17. As December approaches each year, debaters from all around the province prepare for regional championships in their respective cities. Out of the many tournaments offered earlier in the year, all debaters are required to…
The annual Calgary Kiwanis Festival is in full swing for 2012. This is a music festival that features amateur musicians performing repertoire in their musical instrument, at all grade levels. Giving almost 9,500 musicians the chance to perform for their peers and receive adjudication from the most high-caliber professional musicians, thousands of youth involved in…
It’s been all over the news and it’s been especially big on the internet. I see resistance to SOPA and PIPA in social media, and other places on the internet that share information. I don’t like SOPA and PIPA either. Yay. What exactly is SOPA and PIPA? Well, m’dears, the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA)…
Two years ago, I was afraid of public speaking. However; with my involvement with the Speech club in my school, I was able to step out of my comfort zone. How many of you believe your voice is powerful? Well it is.
It was on a small pin that I intently focused my churning emotions of joy: the powerful and uplifting emblem of the Red Cross.
Law Day: April 16 A free, educational, entertaining family event. Attend fun trials, booths, exhibits, meet the mascot, courthouse tours and more. Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Location: Calgary Courts Centre, 601 – 5 St SW Cost: Free Ages: All ages For more info: Email directry@cba-alberta.org For more info on the events, including booths…