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AnnOwenGordon ORATORICAL
Speak Up Speak Out •
SUSO participants, ages 10-12, spoke on the Theme: “You laid the BLUEPRINT, We’ll Build the Empire ” AOG participants, ages 13-15 spoke on the Theme: Black Excellence, Aspire to Build an Empire.” The chapter was also delighted to have “InBetween Speakers,” ages 2-9 and 16-19, who gave speeches between our SUSO and AOG participants. They spoke on the 2023 National Black History Theme: “Black Resistance.” This year's Oratorical was enjoyed by all chapter members and the Greater Huntsville Community.
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Ann Owen Gordon ORATORICAL
Speak Up Speak Out •
The Ann Owen Gordon Oratorical Contest was held on January 29, 2023 at the Tennessee Supreme Court Building. The theme for our competing group was Black Excellence:Aspire to Build an Empire. All of the speakers did a phenomenal job this year. Jack Ramon Dahmer won first place and will be representing the Memphis Chapter at the Tennessee Super Cluster in Jackson, Tennessee.
