We Rise: Speeches by Inspirational Black Women - Michelle Obama, Shirley Chisholm, Barbara Jordan, Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, Mary McLeod Bethune & Condoleezza Rice

We Rise: Speeches by Inspirational Black Women

By Michelle Obama, Shirley Chisholm, Barbara Jordan, Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, Mary McLeod Bethune & Condoleezza Rice

  • Release Date: 2010-02-01
  • Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
  • © 2010 Phoenix Books

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Summary : We Rise: Speeches by Inspirational Black Women

We Rise: Speeches by Inspirational Black Women is a rare compilation of memorable speeches delivered by celebrated African-American women from both the past and present. Spanning decades and elucidating the fight for equality, it not only captures important pieces of Black history, but reveals the struggle from a female perspective. The live recordings in this captivating collection are preceded by a short biography to introduce each speaker. Speeches include: Michelle Obama at the Democratic National Convention (2008) Shirley Chisholm on Equal Rights for Women (1969) Barbara Jordan, “Who Will Speak for the Common Good?” (1976) Fannie Lou Hamer at the Democratic National Convention (1964) Rosa Parks at the Million Man March (1995)

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