Atlanta Mayor Speaks to Protests

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms delivered a speech from the heart and from her experience. Mayor Bottoms speaks from her experience as an African-American mother and implores people to protest peacefully.

Discussion:

  • Analyze the mayor’s speech: audience, communication objectives, organization, tone, delivery style, and so on. What works well, and what could be improved?

  • In what ways does this speech demonstrate authenticity? How does the mayor’s identity play a role in her message and her delivery?