Great Speeches by African Americans: Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Barack Obama, and Others. (Thrift Edition)
by James Daley
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April 28th 2006
by Dover Publications
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Paperback, 160 pages
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0486447618
(isbn13: 9780486447612)
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This anthology comprises speeches by influential figures in the history of African-American culture and politics. Contents include the famous "Ai...more
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Read in March, 2009
More than a collection of speeches, this solemn and profound book is a window into the history (or should I say plight?) of African Americans. Of many sagacious passages, here are a few highlights:
Fellow citizens, I will not enlarge further on your national inconsistencies. The existence of slavery in this country brands your republicanism as a sham, your humanity as a base pretence, and your Christianity as a lie. It destroys your moral power abroad; it corrupts your politicians ...more
Fellow citizens, I will not enlarge further on your national inconsistencies. The existence of slavery in this country brands your republicanism as a sham, your humanity as a base pretence, and your Christianity as a lie. It destroys your moral power abroad; it corrupts your politicians ...more
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If you don't know about Sojourner Truth, King, Douglas, then you don't know American history. I don't care about color or sex, this is a must read. Oh, for you ladies voting, going to college, getting postive divorce settlements, one word: Tatoo. On your left arm: Elizabeth Cady Stanton. On the right: Susan B Anthony. Every American needs to know history . . . the COMPLETE history of their country. Cowboy up and get reading.
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07/30/08
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I feel like I may have read a book in college with a similar title or perhaps an earlier edition? Since I don't remember the contents, decided to pick this one up. Hopefully will start reading it by the end of the summer.
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08/24/08
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powering black people di negeri paman sam.. pingin bgt pnya ni buku
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