We Rise

Speeches by Inspirational Black Women

De: Michelle Obama, Barbara Jordan, Rosa Parks, Fannie Lou Hamer, Condoleezza Rice, Mary McLeod Bethune, Cynthia McKinney, Shirley Chisholm, Amanda Meadows

Narrado por: Michelle Obama

This rare compilation includes memorable speeches delivered by celebrated African American women from both the past and present. Spanning decades and elucidating the fight for equality, these speeches not only represent important moments of Black history but reveal the struggle from a female perspective. The live recordings in this captivating collection are preceded by a short biography that introduces each speaker. The speeches featured in this compilation:

• Mary McLeod Bethune: "What American Democracy Means to Me" (1939)
• Fannie Lou Hamer at the Democratic National Convention (1964)
• Shirley Chisholm: "The Black Woman in Contemporary America" (1974)
• Barbara Jordan: "Who Will Speak for the Common Good?" (1976)
• Rosa Parks at the Million Man March (1995)
• Condoleezza Rice at the Republican National Convention (2000)
• Cynthia McKinney: Green Party Presidential Nomination Speech (2008)
• Michelle Obama at the Democratic National Convention (2008)

©2010 Michelle Obama (P)2010 Phoenix Books, Inc.

Inspiring.

This is a powerful collection of speeches by strong black women. It is a must listen and is a strong resource for all those who are and continue to work towards advancing the rights of equality.

Great Speeches by African American Women!

I really enjoyed hearing from all of the prominent black women from the past. Their speeches are still inspiring today. The narrator though miss pronounced some of their names but maybe that's the way they would say it from where they're from. I recommend this book because one can learn about their past struggles and successes!

Good listening to equip your knowledge

Remarkable words of truths from black ladies in the ear of time they lived in!

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I didn't like condoleeza rice and shirley Chisholm. ............. . . . . . .

We Rise

Several inspiring speeches by African American women.
I especially enjoyed Mrs. Obama and Shirley Chisholm. I grew up as Mrs. Chisholm was blazing trails. Listening to her story as an adult was uplifting.