'WE RISE' is a rare compilation of memorable speeches delivered by celebrated African-American women from both 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:
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Michelle Obama at the Democratic National Convention
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Shirley Chisholm on Equal Rights for Women
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Barbara Jordan, "Who Will Speak for the Common Good?
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Fannie Lou Hamer at the Democratic National Convention
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Rosa Parks at the Million Man March
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Myrlie Evers
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Dorothy Height
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Anita Hill at Simmons College
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Dorothy Cotton at Cornell, MLK Commemorative Lecture
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Angela Davis, How Does Change Happen? at UC Davis
'WE RISE' is a rare compilation of memorable speeches delivered by celebrated African-American women from both 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
◆
Shirley Chisholm on Equal Rights for Women
◆
Barbara Jordan, "Who Will Speak for the Common Good?
◆
Fannie Lou Hamer at the Democratic National Convention
◆
Rosa Parks at the Million Man March
◆
Myrlie Evers
◆
Dorothy Height
◆
Anita Hill at Simmons College
◆
Dorothy Cotton at Cornell, MLK Commemorative Lecture
◆
Angela Davis, How Does Change Happen? at UC Davis