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The 15 greatest speeches of all time, by 15 inspirational women

We celebrate the greatest speeches of all time, spoken by women who have changed the world for the better

Marie Claire

Positive affirmations: how talking to yourself can let the light in

Despite being a source of constant bad news, the internet is also awash with attempts at countering negativity. A quick search for “inspirational” content yields heaps of speeches, songs and sayings intended to make sense of tough times.

The Conversation

Talking posh still pays – that’s why Boris Johnson is rolling in it

The former PM’s high earnings have been partly attributed to the way he speaks. But I’ll take Bill Paterson or Maya Angelou’s sonorous tones over the voice of privilege any day, writes Emma Beddington

The Guardian - UK

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On my radar: Joy Crookes’s cultural highlights

The singer-songwriter on the film that reminds her of her dad, artist Rene Matić’s ability to provoke and a documentary that sums up the life of an Arsenal fan

The Guardian - UK

From Scorsese to Hockney: New York exhibition celebrates portraits of artists

The portraiture of Brigitte Lacombe, Catherine Opie and Tacita Dean is spotlighted in a grand love letter to art and artists

The Guardian - US

Why young people in every sphere – not just business and politics – should learn to lead

Leadership is most commonly held to be the ability to motivate others to achieve set goals. For some, this means being heroic and special. The world stood still when Nelson Mandela died. His achievements alone – the freedom fighter turned political prisoner, the first black president of South Africa, the…

The Conversation

Maya Jama's lookalike mum who is mistaken for her sister

Maya's boyfriends reportedly always fancy her mum

Bristol Post

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Rhythm is gonna get you to peak creativity

'Everything in the universe has a rhythm, everything dances," noted the American poet Maya Angelou. How about you? Do you follow a rhythm? Do you, so to say, dance?

Bangkok Post

Love Island host Maya Jama's family life - lookalike mum 'mistaken for sister' and tragic loss at 16

Former Radio 1 presenter Maya Jama is the new host of Love Island - we take a look at her family life and rise to fame

Daily Mirror

Meghan's response to 'angry black woman' trope as 'difficult' claim resurfaces in Harry's book

Harry's upcoming memoir, Spare, claims the Prince of Wales called Meghan 'difficult' - a term commonly associated with the 'angry black woman' trope Meghan has recently discussed

Daily Mirror

Inspirational Quotes: Wayne Gretzky, Steve Jobs And Others

Read inspirational quotes about sticking to your path, moving toward the action and taking risks.

Investors Business Daily

Fiona Apple, "Rings" warrior woman

The "Tidal" musician, tired of being marketed as a waif, sang in the series’ finale for a reason

Salon

Kanye's hatred of books isn't hip-hop

Writing and reciting seemingly spontaneous rap lyrics on the spot – requires levels of verbal intelligence

Salon

Who is Maya Jama? Love Island presenter prepares for another season of All Stars

The host is on the Standard’s list of the top 100 people shaping London

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Daily Mirror

Who is Maya Jama and why is she famous — as star confirmed as new Love Island host

Maya Jama will be taking over as the host of Love Island following Laura Whitmore's departure from the ITV dating show — here's who she is and how she became famous

The Independent UK

Oprah Winfrey shares greatest lesson she learnt making her talk show for 25 years

‘We are all looking for the same thing,’ presenter said

The Conversation

Kanye may not like books, but hip-hop fosters a love of literature

When Ye – the artist formerly known as Kanye West – stated during a recent podcast that he doesn’t read books, some people questioned whether he was sending the wrong message to children.

Evening Standard

Best autobiographies that you should read: Inspiring life stories and humorous memoirs

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The Independent UK

Ketanji Brown Jackson photographed by Annie Leibovitz for Vogue

US Supreme Court Justice was photographed by Annie Leibovitz for Vogue’s September Issue

Tribune News Service

Off-Broadway production of Maya Angelou’s ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings’ allows patrons to ‘pay what they can’

NEW YORK — A radical theatrical production of a Maya Angelou literary classic is opening to New York City audiences this weekend — and the ticketing system is equally unique.

Tribune News Service

Family travel 5: Incorporate kindness into your next vacation

As poet and activist Maya Angelou encouraged, we can all “be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” And, today, a single act of kindness can go a long way toward brightening someone’s universe. What’s more, research shows that encouraging kids to be kind has a positive influence on a slew of…

The Independent UK

Jackson's speech highlights US race struggles, progress

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's speech at the White House went to the heart of both the triumphs and struggles of Black Americans in her lifetime

The Independent UK

Jackson confirmation speech notes US race struggle, progress

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's speech at the White House on Friday went to the heart of both the triumphs and struggles of Black Americans in her lifetime

The Guardian - US

Mood as light as spring air as Ketanji Brown Jackson delivers words to remember

After 232 years, a Black woman is on the supreme court – and the atmosphere on a sunny Washington day was celebratory

The Independent UK

‘We’ve made it’: Ketanji Brown Jackson delivers stirring speech marking historic confirmation to Supreme Court

‘It has taken 232 years and 115 prior appointments for a Black woman to be selected to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States’

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