We Rise Audiobook By Michelle Obama, Barbara Jordan, Rosa Parks, Fannie Lou Hamer, Condoleezza Rice, Mary McLeod Bethune, Cynthia McKinney, Shirley Chisholm, Amanda Meadows cover art

We Rise

Speeches by Inspirational Black Women

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We Rise

By: Michelle Obama, Barbara Jordan, Rosa Parks, Fannie Lou Hamer, Condoleezza Rice, Mary McLeod Bethune, Cynthia McKinney, Shirley Chisholm, Amanda Meadows
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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. African American Political Science Politicians Politics & Activism Politics & Government Inspiring Heartfelt Inspirational Speeches

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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.

Inspiring.

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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!

Great Speeches by African American Women!

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

Good listening to equip your knowledge

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

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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.

We Rise

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

Loved This Audible

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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.

Inspiring words as spoken by sheroes

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

Amazing

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

Inspiring

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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

Powerful voices

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