The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass: Written by Himself
UNABRIDGED (21 hrs and 35 mins)
By Frederick Douglass
Narrated By Richard Allen
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The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass was Douglass' third autobiography. In it he was able to go into greater detail about his life as a slave and his escape from slavery, as he and his family were no longer in any danger from the reception of his work. In this engrossing narrative he recounts early years of abuse; his dramatic escape to the North and eventual freedom, abolitionist campaigns, and his crusade for full civil rights for former slaves.
Linda says:
"Life and Times of Slavery"
The Mis-Education of the Negro
UNABRIDGED (3 hrs and 28 mins)
By Carter Goodwin Woodson
Narrated By Anthony Stewart
Whispersync for Voice-ready
Overall
(58)
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(26)
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(27)
Here is an unapologetic look into the factors that have caused so many Blacks to think and act in the negative way they do towards themselves and others. This timely body of work is from a man well versed in the American educational system, as well as educational systems throughout the world.
Anthony says:
"Excellent"
Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention
UNABRIDGED (22 hrs and 7 mins)
By Manning Marable
Narrated By G. Valmont Thomas
Whispersync for Voice-ready
Overall
(191)
Performance
(123)
Story
(122)
Of the great figure in 20th-century American history perhaps none is more complex and controversial than Malcolm X. Constantly rewriting his own story, he became a criminal, a minister, a leader, and an icon, all before being felled by assassins' bullets at age 39. Through his tireless work and countless speeches he empowered hundreds of thousands of black Americans to create better lives and stronger communities while establishing the template for the self-actualized, independent African American man.
connie says:
"invites further reading on Malcolm X"
The Greatest Speeches of President John F. Kennedy
ORIGINAL (1 hr and 57 mins)
By John F. Kennedy
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We compiled the texts of JFK's most inspirational speeches so you can re-live the momentous era of the 1960s through the eloquent voice of America's most revered president! President Kennedy guided the United States through the most dangerous times since the Second World War. In his 1,000 days in office he led America through the Cold War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Bay of Pigs Crisis, the Berlin blockade, the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, and through turbulent times in the cities - the Freedom Riders, segregation and integration, race riots, and lynchings.
Martin Luther King: The Essential Box Set: The Landmark Speeches and Sermons of Martin Luther King, Jr.
UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 23 mins)
By Clayborne Carson, Kris Shepard, Peter Holloran, and others
Narrated By Keith David, Jay Gregory, Martin Luther King
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(39)
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(18)
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(17)
This definitive box set includes all the landmark speeches of the great orator and American leader Martin Luther King, Jr., from his inspirational "I Have a Dream" to his firey "Give Us the Ballot." Comprised of recordings previously included in A Call to Conscience and A Knock at Midnight, The Essential Box Set is a must-have for any home, library, or school collection.
Veronica says:
"A Great Resource!"
The End of White World Supremacy: Four Speeches
UNABRIDGED (3 hrs and 49 mins)
By Malcom X
Narrated By George Washington III
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Here in his own words are the revolutionary ideas that made Malcolm X one of the most charismatic and influential African-American leaders of the 1960s. These speeches document Malcolm's progression from Black nationalism to internationalism, and are key to both understanding his extraordinary life and illuminating his angry yet uplifting cause.
Publisher's Summary
"Any kind of movement for freedom of Black people based solely within the confines of America is absolutely doomed to fail."
Speeches and interviews from the last two years of Malcolm X's life.
(P)2012 BN Publishing
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