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Waiting 'Til the Midnight Hour
- A Narrative History of Black Power in America
- De: Peniel E. Joseph
- Narrado por: Beresford Bennett
- Duración: 12 h y 57 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 92
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 71
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 71
An acclaimed chronicler of the Civil Rights Movement, Peniel Joseph presents this sweeping overview of a key component of the struggle for racial equality: the Black Power movement. This is the story of the men and women who sacrificed so much to begin a more vocal and radical push for social change in the 1960s and 1970s.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Decent Introduction, not thorough at all
- De Grover en 07-29-14
- Waiting 'Til the Midnight Hour
- A Narrative History of Black Power in America
- De: Peniel E. Joseph
- Narrado por: Beresford Bennett
Missing key figures.
Revisado: 03-30-16
To write a book about the black power movement and not even mention Assata Shukur is mind boggling. How do you mention Tupac Shakur and not his Aunt Assata? And Mumia Abu-Jamal, also absent. A very brief mention of Fred Hampton in regards to his assassination is a disservice. The BPP's stance on capitalism and imperialism was not explored nearly enough. Much more attention to the tremendously successful social programs implemented by the BPP was necessary. Also, COINTELPRO and its pivotal role was glossed over. Not enough time was given to the misogyny and patriarchy the Black Power movement was steeped in, as well as homophobia. Elaine Brown deserved more attention and Eldridge Cleaver less. His unapologetic stance on the women he raped should never be overlooked. What about MOVE? The book started out on the right path but veered off around the Black Panthers. The book ended up being a disappointment.
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A People's History of the United States
- De: Howard Zinn
- Narrado por: Jeff Zinn
- Duración: 34 h y 8 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 9,323
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 7,871
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 7,886
For much of his life, historian Howard Zinn chronicled American history from the bottom up, throwing out the official version taught in schools - with its emphasis on great men in high places - to focus on the street, the home, and the workplace. Known for its lively, clear prose as well as its scholarly research, A People's History of the United States is the only volume to tell America's story from the point of view of - and in the words of - America's women, factory workers, African-Americans, Native Americans, the working poor, and immigrant laborers.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Amateur hour in the production booth
- De Thomas en 11-09-10
- A People's History of the United States
- De: Howard Zinn
- Narrado por: Jeff Zinn
Essential reading/listening
Revisado: 04-14-10
There exists no other American history book like this one. One where history is told through the eyes, ears and voices of the vanquished, not the victors. One where matters of class, power, race, gender, struggle, organizing and overcoming are central themes. One where despite America's sordid history, there remains hope when the people band together to demand basic rights and justice. One where progress is possible, and understanding our country's history is vital to that progress and our very survival. Thank you Howard Zinn, for illuminating a very long, dark path.
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