Find wisdom, inspiration, and new insight in this definitive volume
of empowering quotes from the Pan African world. With over
60 quotations—carefully researched by National Black Cultural
Information Trust founder, Jessica Ann Mitchell Aiwuyor—Black
Voices is your go-to source for powerful words from both famous
Black individuals in history and new and lesser-known voices. From
this diverse spectrum of perspectives and experiences, gain a
deeper understanding of Black culture and history. Some of the
inspirational quotes include: “I'm not ashamed of anything I've
ever done in the name of fairness and justice for my people.”
Winnie Mandela, South African freedom fighter “I’m very
interested in, ‘What does it mean for us to cultivate
together?’ Community that allows for risk, the risk of knowing
someone outside your own boundaries, the risk that is love. There
is no love that does not involve risk.” bell hooks, African
American feminist scholar "Our youth, our drive, our
diversity and openness, our boundless capacity for risk and
reinvention means that the future should be ours. But that
potential will only be realized if our democracy works. Only
if our politics better reflects the decency of our people." Barack
Obama, 44th President of the United States and the first American
Black president Spotlighting Black writers, artists, scholars,
politicians, activists, and visionaries from all eras and
backgrounds, each quote is accompanied by a short biography of its
writer or speaker. This engaging and information-packed book
touches on aspects and subjects relevant to Black lives, including:
Culture and History Education and Knowledge Justice, Civil
Rights, and Human Rights Race and Racism Gender, Feminism, and
Womanism Peace and Love Inspiration, Hope, and Perseverance Freedom
and Liberation Politics Blackness Pan Africanism Black Voices is a
must-have reference to Pan African culture and history.
General
Imprint: |
Wellfleet Press,U.S.
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
2024 |
Authors: |
Jessica Ann Mitchell Aiwuyor
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Dimensions: |
211 x 183mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
192 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-57715-377-1 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-57715-377-4 |
Barcode: |
9781577153771 |
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