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We Rise

By: Michelle Obama, Shirley Chisholm, Barbara Jordan, Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, Mary McLeod Bethune, Condoleezza Rice
Narrated by: Michelle Obama, Shirley Chisholm, Barbara Jordan, Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, Mary McLeod Bethune, Condoleezza Rice
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We Rise: Speeches by Inspirational Black Women is a rare compilation of memorable speeches delivered by celebrated African-American women from both the 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 (2008)
  • Shirley Chisholm on Equal Rights for Women (1969)
  • Barbara Jordan, “Who Will Speak for the Common Good?” (1976)
  • Fannie Lou Hamer at the Democratic National Convention (1964)
  • Rosa Parks at the Million Man March (1995)
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Black History is American History. Whether writers, poets, activists, entertainers, scientists, entrepreneurs, or some combination thereof, Black people have frequently offered exactly the right words when they were needed most. This sweeping collection of wise, stirring, and thought-provoking words from Black Americans offers much to inspire all Americans.

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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!

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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.

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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. ............. . . . . . .

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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.

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Loved This Audible

Listening to the actual speakers was uplifting as well as nostalgic! Thumbs up!! Thanks for doing this.

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Inspiring words as spoken by sheroes

Each of these speeches by these incredible Black women should be listened to and studied.
We ALL need to listen to and believe, and believe in Black women.

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Amazing

I loved them all but Fannie lu Hamer and Shirley Chishom were my personal favorites.

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Inspiring

Wonderful caption of speeches of inspiring women in history. I recommend all women young and old listen or read this book

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Powerful voices

Each woman, uniquely accomplished, gave a powerful speech. It was interesting to hear their stories, and how many of them had risen above some of the same obstacles. I feel that it would have been improved by putting these stories in chronological order, so we could more easilySee the progress that had also been made over the course of time

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