Posts Tagged ‘Martin Luther King Jr’

Obama The Orator - Episode 2

A discussion between Dennis Miller and Dr. Vernon Lapps continues in Part two of Obama the Orator. The discussion contains analysis of Barack Obama’s oratory skills and how it may have helped pave his way to the White House. Rhythm, pace, delivery and dialect are topics of discussion as well as comparison to one of the great 20th century orators. Hosted by Christie Martin.

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Nov 2008

Obama The Orator - Episode 3

Mansfield University Public Relation Director Dennis Miller and Dr. Vernon Lapps continue their discussion of President elect Barack Obama’s speech skills and what role it played in the election process. In Part 3, Dr Lapps also gives insight into the communication skills of Ronald Reagan and Martin Luther King Jr.

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Nov 2008

Black History Month The Story of a Culture and a Man - Episode 1

Dr. Ed Washington, associate professor of English, talks about the evolution of Black History Month and it’s importance not only to the country but to his own personal growth and identity. This is part 1 of a two-part series.

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Feb 2008

Black History Month-The Story of a Country and a Man-Episode 2

Dr. Ed Washington continues his discussion of the importance of Black History Month to the country and his own personal and professional growth. He also talks about its importance in relation to presidential candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.

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Feb 2008