Great Speeches by African Americans: Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Barack Obama, and Others. (Thrift Edition)

by James Daley
Great Speeches by African Americans: Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Barack Obama, and Others. (Thrift Edition)
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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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Nate Jordon
03/06/09
Nate Jordon rated it: 4 of 5 stars

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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
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Jeffrey
06/20/08
Jeffrey rated it: 5 of 5 stars

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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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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powering black people di negeri paman sam.. pingin bgt pnya ni buku
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joshua grothaus
08/22/08
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crazy stuff...sad but very inspirational story of his life.
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Mary Louise
04/04/08
Mary Louise rated it: 5 of 5 stars

If you haven't read any Frederick Douglass, shame on you!
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