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Robert F. Kennedy's Day of Affirmation Address (also known as the "Ripple of Hope" Speech [1]) is a speech given to National Union of South African Students members at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, on June 6, 1966, on the University's "Day of Reaffirmation of Academic and Human Freedom".
Our answer is the world's hope; it is to rely on youth. The cruelties and the obstacles of this swiftly changing planet will not yield to obsolete dogmas and outworn slogans.
Each year, the Robert F. Kennedy Ripple of Hope Award honors exemplary leaders across government, business, advocacy, and entertainment who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to social change and worked to protect and advance equity, justice, and human rights.
RFK in the Land of Apartheid: A Ripple of Hope. Featuring never before seen archival footage and interviews, filmmakers Larry Shore and Tami Gold tell the little-known story of Senator Robert Kennedy’s influential June 1966 visit to South Africa during the worst years of Apartheid.
The Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights foundation also presents Ripple of Hope Awards annually to business, entertainment, and activist leaders. The name of the award is inspired by Kennedy's Ripple of Hope speech in 1966.
YearLaureate Or Organization[4][5][6]Country2023202220222021A Ripple of Hope: The Speech that United a Nation. On April 4, 1968, in the wake of the assassination of Martin Luther King, Robert F. Kennedy made a speech. It was a moving, extemporaneous plea for peace and reconciliation.
On Thursday, October 24th, IMPACT Community Action will host the Annual Ripple of Hope Awards celebration at The Boat House, located at 679 W Spring St, Columbus, OH. We will honor community leaders who are making a difference in the fight against poverty.
