Practicing every day leading up to the competition, he would go over the enunciations of his words clearly, slowing down so they had a stronger effect. His dad, who he said is also a good speaker, would listen and give feedback.
In his speech, Dominic explained how Martin Luther King Jr.’s teachings can help today.
“Influencers such as musicians, politicians and educators have come together to address the root causes of racism and develop a road map for a comprehensive solution,” Dominic said. “It is a journey that will take lots of hard work and effort, and we will see this through.”