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Black AF History
- The Un-Whitewashed Story of America
- De: Michael Harriot
- Narrado por: Michael Harriot
- Duración: 15 h y 42 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 1,338
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 1,240
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 1,240
America’s backstory is a whitewashed mythology implanted in our collective memory. It should come as no surprise that the dominant narrative of American history is blighted with errors and oversights—after all, history books were written by white men with their perspectives at the forefront. It could even be said that the devaluation and erasure of the Black experience is as American as apple pie. In Black AF History, Michael Harriot presents a more accurate version of American history.
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5 out of 5 stars
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LOVE It!
- De KMB en 09-29-23
- Black AF History
- The Un-Whitewashed Story of America
- De: Michael Harriot
- Narrado por: Michael Harriot
Must read for every American
Revisado: 10-24-23
This book is for everyone that has said or thought that, “African Americans need to pull themselves up by their bootstraps”. The author goes in great detail to explain why the playing isn’t equal, even today.
Please read before the book bans!
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Major Taylor
- The Inspiring Story of a Black Cyclist and the Men Who Helped Him Achieve Worldwide Fame
- De: Conrad Kerber, Terry Kerber
- Narrado por: Barrie Buckner
- Duración: 15 h y 17 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 66
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Narración:3.5 out of 5 stars 61
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 62
In the wake of the Tour de France’s fallen heroes, the story of one of history’s most legendary cyclists provides a much-needed antidote. In 1907 the world’s most popular athlete was not Cy Young or Ty Cobb. Rather, he was a black bicycle racer named "Major” Taylor. In his day, Taylor became a spiritual and athletic idol. He was the fastest man in America and a champion who prevailed over unspeakable cruelty. The men who aided him were among the most colorful to emerge from the era.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Great book terrible narrator
- De B. P. H. en 10-31-18
- Major Taylor
- The Inspiring Story of a Black Cyclist and the Men Who Helped Him Achieve Worldwide Fame
- De: Conrad Kerber, Terry Kerber
- Narrado por: Barrie Buckner
Fantastic Book - Epic Story
Revisado: 12-03-18
I really enjoyed this story about a Major Taylor. A great American hero that was loved everywhere in the world, but never completely accepted here in America. He succeed in becoming the first black American world champion in cycling.
The narrator was not up the level a book like this deserves. In addition the countless mispronunciations (including the name of Greg LeMond in the forward), there where times the narrator was droning through sentences as if he was just trying to get this done.
I have recommended this book and will continue to do so, but not without caveats
Please re-record this wonderful book and get Don Chesal’s to read it.
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Black Privilege
- Opportunity Comes to Those Who Create It
- De: Charlamagne Tha God
- Narrado por: Charlamagne Tha God
- Duración: 7 h y 46 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 19,408
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 17,091
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 17,006
Charlamagne Tha God - the self-proclaimed "Prince of Pissing People Off", co-host of Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club, and "hip-hop's Howard Stern" - shares his unlikely success story as well as how embracing one's truths is a fundamental key to success and happiness.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Amazing, Inspirational, Needlessly Crude at Times
- De Smokey en 08-24-17
- Black Privilege
- Opportunity Comes to Those Who Create It
- De: Charlamagne Tha God
- Narrado por: Charlamagne Tha God
Mandatory Reading
Revisado: 06-19-17
Would you listen to Black Privilege again? Why?
I recommend reading "Black Privilege" every December. The book will help you get your look and priorities in the right prospective for the next year.
What did you like best about this story?
Charlamagne’s ability to completely and deliberately honest.
Have you listened to any of Charlamagne Tha God’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
No
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Yes, the story about reading his wife's (then girlfriend's) diary.
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