2011 Dallas Winning Speech: 19th Annual Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Competition -- Elijah English

Elijah English, who aims to be the youngest president of the U.S., delivers his winning speech at the 19th Annual Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Competition on Friday, Jan. 14 in Dallas. In his speech, he said it's "...your attitude not your aptitude that determines your altitude." This year's topic, which brought forth speeches ripe with hope and ambition, addressed the question, "How will you carry forward the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in your personal and professional life?" Presented in Dallas and Houston by the Texas-based law firm Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, the competition commemorates the life of Dr. King and is designed to highlight the cultural diversity of the community while recognizing and encouraging the writing and presentation skills of elementary school students.

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Education

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• Martin Luther King
• MLK
• MLK Oratory
• MLK Oratory Competition
• Gardere
• law firm
• diversity
• DISD
• Dallas
• Dallas schools
• Elementary
• youth
• public speaking
• Elijah English
• Jerry R. Junkins Elementary

[syemane7825]

What a kid!!!

[MissJadaCooks]

Check out another phenomenal speaker. 9 year old-3rd grader, JADA COOKS from Arkansas.

[centenosp]

I am showing this to my kids at our school. Inspiring young man! He is great! Thanks so much mom and dad, you have done good. :-)

[leakycauldronjanky]

great kid...



[kriskempgonzales]

Thanks for the inspiration. I look forward to voting for you in 30 or so years.

[lilmememama16]

Good Job!!!



[Ashbrychristi]

My goodness, he is absolutely great! I am happy that my kids go to school where he does. This is exactly the kind of friend they need to have around them in school.

[REAGANROSS99]

yhu go elijah tu bad i dont go tu jerry junkins any more

[TheMrsg13]

Not only do I think he did an awesome job because we are family, but as a teacher, I am blown away by his skills! I would love to show this to our school for Black History Month to inspire our students (and staff!) to greatness. Elijah, you were amazing!

[lilyflowerbeth]

This little boy is amazing! I teach 5th grade and I am going to show this to them. It is an amazing speech, very inspiring!!! Great job Elijah! :) I'm sure your parents and grandfather are very proud of you!