Students Inspire Adults With Historic Speeches And Win Bicycles From Veterans

The Inspirational Speech Awards headed by PUSH Excel, the educational arm of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition founded by Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, had a surprise twist this year. Winners received bicycles refurbished by the organization Leave No Veteran Behind. Today's guests include Roy Sorten, Founder of Leave No Veteran Behind, Judge Nailah Muttalib, and speech contest winners Rian Baker and Rebecca Reid. the program, organized by Judge Stanley Hill, requires students from grades 1 through 12 to memorize renowned speeches that remind us all that the human family is here on earth to establish and maintain peace with each other. In the process of delivering these speeches, the participants, the judges, and the audience members are truly inspired.