Miss Jordan was the first black woman to give an opening speech at the Democratic Convention.

VOA: special.2010.05.09

Being black is." He gave his last speech the week he died.

VOA: special.2010.02.07

The "One Ring", which plays a central role in Lord of the Rings, is also gold and contains an inscription in a fictional language called the "Black Speech of Mordor".

BBC: Roman ring

He dresses like a modern-day dandy, all tight black trousers, flowing scarves, black eyeliner and necklaces and his speech is excessively articulated and flowery.

BBC: Russell Brand

By tradition, MPs stayed in the Commons chamber, waiting to be summoned to hear the speech in the Lords by Black Rod.

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