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A biography of African American abolitionist orator Frederick Douglass is presented. It highlights details regarding his birth and his works, where he delivered several speeches, published three autobiographies and founded newspapers. It describes his facing childhood slavery from Christian slaveholders and highlights his opinion regarding the origin of slavery. It also describes his attainment of salvation and pursuing hope for redemption.

Describes the life of Afro-American orator Frederick Douglass. Family background; Account of his realizations on slavery and freedom; Description of his escape to freedom.

In this article the author offers his opinion on the efficacy of the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama during his first year in office. He suggests that Obama is a gifted orator, but that he lacks the ability to communicate his intentions to the public. He remarks on the efforts of Obama to pass health care reform legislation.

The article looks at the increasing popularity of African American public speakers as of October 2012. Recommendations are offered for beginning a public speaking business including finding a mentor who has been successful in the industry, choosing a target market that fits one's message and expertise, and improving one's speaking ability. Several high-paid African American speakers are mentioned including rapper Common, actor Hill Harper, and journalist Ed Gordon.

The article profiles Red Jacket, a Native American Seneca orator and chief from 1750-1830 and negotiated in behalf of his nation with U.S. after the American Revolutionary War.