A More Perfect Union: The Legacy of African-American Speechmaking | Traveling Tea Talks 2026
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One of 5 upcoming events at Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire, and 708 across Portsmouth.
Featured Art: I Am As I Am - A Man by Napoleon Jones Henderson Nashua, NH Traveling Tea Talk | Sunday, November15, 2026 | 1:30 PM A More Perfect Union: The Legacy of African American Speechmaking This conversation traces the evolution of Black speechmaking, from the early antislavery addresses of Frederick Douglass delivered here in New Hampshire to the soaring cadences of Sojourner Truth, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Malcom X. Participants will explore how oratory served as both a survival strategy and a weapon of resistance, affirming African American Speech as a vital force for social change. Host: Kevin Pajaro-Mariñez, Assistant Director of Equity and Inclusion at Phillips Exeter Academy Special Guest: Reverend Irene Monroe, Theologian, Columnist, and Speaker The Elinor Williams Hooker Tea Talks are free and open to the public. To help us continue to bring free, educational programs to the community, consider donating here.
