The creative protest speech aimed to inspire more African Americans to stand up for their civil rights through nonviolent means. It referenced the first sit-in in North Carolina as an example of successful peaceful protest. The speech structure began with a quote about the dynamic idea of freedom and human dignity. The goal was to encourage others that peaceful protest could be effective and to overcome the fear of retaliation like arrest. The speech presentation allowed the listener to gain some local civil rights history not usually taught.