King Richard - Emphasizing Heritage and Strength in History
Oracene Brandy Williams:
Now whatever happens tonight, I want you guys to remember, that you come from a rich history people. Right? Like Sojourner Truth. Remember her?
Children: [in unison]
Yes!
Oracene Brandy Williams:
What did she say at Seneca Falls? What did she say?
Children: [in unison]
Ain't I a woman?
Oracene Brandy Williams:
That's right, what does that mean to you? What does that mean to you?
Serena Williams:
That she's strong and that she can do anything.
Oracene Brandy Williams:
Exactly. That she is a young black woman, just like you guys. And that she deserves to be seen and that she deserves to be heard. So tonight I want you to remember who you are, remember where you came from, stand tall and be proud in that. All right?
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