A Ripple of Hope ft. Kerry Kennedy, Randall Kennedy, Margaret Marshall & Cheryl Hendricks

Published on September 10, 2026

JFK Jr. Forum, Institute of Politics
Harvard Kennedy School
79 John F. Kennedy St.
Cambridge
Thu., Sep. 10, 2026, 6 – 7 p.m.

A Ripple of Hope ft. Kerry Kennedy, Randall Kennedy, Margaret Marshall, & Cheryl Hendricks

In 1966, Robert F. Kennedy passionately delivered his groundbreaking "Ripple of Hope" speech, addressing the inequalities of the time, leaving a lasting legacy in South Africa and globally. In partnership with the University of Cape Town, this discussion will commemorate the 60th anniversary of these remarks, with a reflection on its legacy, and its meaning for the society of today and tomorrow.

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Gazette Classification: Education, Special Events
Organization/Sponsor: Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School
Speaker(s)Kerry Kennedy , Author and Human Rights Activist, Randall Kennedy , Michael R. Klein Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, Margaret Marshall , Former Chief Justice, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, Cheryl Hendricks (Moderator), Director, Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance
Cost: Free
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Harvard Key Required: No
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