African American Quotations

by Richard Newman

Overview

This extensive collection of African American quotations is the first of its kind to be organized by subject area for ease of reference. More than 2,500 quotations from over 500 individuals are included, taken from points in history ranging from early American settlement to the present. The sources for these expressions of freedom, hope, survival, and strength include such notable figures as George Washington Carver, Malcolm X, Marcus Garvey, Jesse Jackson, Mary McLeod Bethune, James Baldwin, Oprah Winfrey, and Alice Walker.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781573561181
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	06/12/1998
Pages:	520
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.12(d)
Lexile:	890L (what's this?)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

About the Author

RICHARD NEWMAN is the author of over 200 books, articles, and reviews in African-American studies. He is currently research officer at the W.E.B. Du Bois Institute for Afro-American Research at Harvard University. Prior to this, he was managing editor of the Encyclopedia of African-American Culture and History. His most recent book is Go Down Moses: Celebrating the African American Spiritual.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Julian Bond
Introduction
Quotations
Name Index
Subject Index
Occupation Index

Editorial Reviews

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Library Journal

Gr 9 Up-Newman has compiled over 2500 quotations from 500 individuals. Derived from the 18th century to the current day, these statements deal with myriad topics related not only to the black cultural experience, but also to the many vagaries of life. The quotes are arranged by subject, e.g., "Adolescence," "Black Pride," "Education," "Values," "Women," "Words to Live By." A brief introduction emphasizes the influence of the oral tradition and music on black speech and use of language. The sheer diversity of contributors and ideas ensures a wide audience and plenty of food for thought. Each quote is attributed to the person who expressed it but the original source is not documented. The name, subject, and occupation indexes make this a thorough reference tool for any library.-Janet Woodward, Garfield High School, Seattle, WA

School Library Journal

Presents 2,500 plus quotations from more than 500 individuals, from the 18th century to the present, including Sojourner Truth, Jackie Robinson, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Maya Angelou, among others. Each speaker is identified by birth and death dates and occupation. Entries are arranged alphabetically by subject, including the arts, community, education, future, humanity, ideas, music, and women. Three indexes are arranged by author name, subject, and occupation. Newman is with the W.E.B. DuBois Institute for Afro-American Research at Harvard University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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