Robert F. Kennedy: Ripples of Hope: Kerry Kennedy in Conversation with Heads of State, Business Leaders, Influencers, and Activists about Her Father's Impact on Their Lives

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ELA Teachers: Robert Kennedy was known for his ability to inspire others with his gift for language. To guide students through a deeper analysis of the overall meaning, structure and impact of Kennedy’s eloquent use of language in the ‘ Ripple of Hope’or any other of his speeches, please refer to this analyzing language lesson.) Essential Questions:

The phrase "ripple of hope" has become one of the most quoted phrases in American politics. [11] It is inscribed on Robert Kennedy's memorial in Arlington National Cemetery. Inside the library of the University of Virginia School of Law, there is a bust of Robert Kennedy (an alumnus) with an inscription from the ripple of hope speech. [17]Instead, Princess Anne opted for more subtle engagement rings with unique detailing and meaningful symbolism. Robert Kennedy delivering his speech in Jameson Hall. To the right is the chair left empty to signify Ian Robertson's absence Developed with Greater Manchester’s communities, the Festival’s Weekend to Inspire (17-19 September) features three days of conversations, workshops and performances, exploring the themes of Dignity & Justice; Activism & Participation; Equity & Equality; Arts & Culture; and the Environment & Our Planet. Audiences will engage with contributions from activists and artists including Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Kailash Satyarthi; journalist Amelia Gentleman; human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell; CEO of In Place of War Ruth Daniel; poet Brenda Birungi; former Chief Prosecutor Nazir Afzal OBE; writer Hannah Pool; leader of the Women’s Equality Party Mandu Reid, human rights barrister Baroness Helena Kennedy QC, Manchester Museum Director Esme Ward and many more.

Commenting on the unveiling of the programme, The Ripples of Hope Festival’s Artistic Director Jude Kelly CBE said “We’re at a critical moment for our communities and for the world. The last year exposed brutal realities of injustice and inequality. And it calls on us to act. Through this Festival, we celebrate that simple truth – there is nothing more powerful than people coming together and recognising that all of us can make a difference in our own way and, in Robert F. Kennedy’s words, be a ripple of hope. A snippet of his speech gives an idea of its uplift: "It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is shaped. Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope, and crossing each other from a million different centers of energy and daring those ripples build a current which can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance." a b "RFK Human Rights Honors 2020 Ripple of Hope Award Laureates". Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights . Retrieved August 20, 2021.Alongside the activities at HOME, The Ripples of Hope Festival also features Feasts of Hope, in which people and organisations across Greater Manchester are hosting their own community feasts to bring people together for meaningful dialogue and connection. The expert said: "It's interesting that Princess Anne received sapphire engagement rings rather than traditional diamond rings. Weiss, Andrea (24 May 2016). "50th anniversary of Robert Kennedy's 'Ripple of Hope' speech". www.uct.ac.za. University of Cape Town . Retrieved 19 July 2016. It's clear the Royal Family are huge fans of sapphires, a stone which is traditionally believed to attract abundance and blessings. than in the hundred years before that time. But much, much more remains to be done. For there are millions of Negroes untrained for the

Kerry Kennedy previously told El Confidencial : "They went to the oldest institution in UK history and told them what they were doing wrong, that they couldn’t have structural racism within the institution; that they could not maintain a misunderstanding about mental health. The Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award was created in 1984 by the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial, now known as Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, to honor individuals around the world who have shown great courage and have made a significant contribution to human rights in their country. Human Rights Award". Robert F Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights. Archived from the original on October 23, 2014.There is no planet B! How can we protect our planet and the communities who will suffer the effects of climate change first? Robert Kennedy believed in the power of individuals to make a difference. He believed that small acts can add up and have a larger impact. He famously said: I came here because of my deep interest and affection for a land settled by the Dutch in the mid-seventeenth century, then taken over by the British, and at last independent; a land in which the native inhabitants were at first subdued, but relations with whom remain a problem to this day; a land which defined itself on a hostile frontier; a land which has tamed rich natural resources through the energetic application of modern technology; a land which once imported slaves, and now must struggle to wipe out the last traces of that former bondage. I refer, of course, to the United States of America. Blue sapphires are often linked to people who are respectful, loyal, hardworking, and honest, which only makes these rings even more special, and this perhaps could have meant something to Princess Anne."Both her rings are beautiful, however, neither of the centre stones are overstated. Offered below are a series of Focus Questions to guide students’ discussion of selected excerpts from the speech. You might want to use the full series of quotes and questions, or just those that particularly match your classroom needs.