Book of African-American Quotations

In America, black is a country, declared Amiri Baraka, who insisted that the lives and destinies of the nation's white and black citizens are inseparably intertwined. His statement, like many others in this compilation of quotations, reflects the black experience in America and touches upon the role of racial identity. Other citations voice a broader perspective, including Maya Angelou's remark, Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
This original collection of quotations cites approximately 100 well-known African-Americans from all walks of life. Twentieth-century notables include Louis Armstrong, Muhammad Ali, Julian Bond, and Ralph Ellison, in addition to earlier figures such as George Washington Carver and Frederick Douglass. Sources include poetry and works of fiction as well as song lyrics. Arranged alphabetically by author, the quotations cover a wide variety of subjects. Brief captions identify the quoted individuals and the achievements for which they are best known.

Author: Joslyn Pine
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 01/14/2011
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.39lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.10w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780486475899

About the Author
Joslyn Pine is well versed in American history and the editor of the popular Dover anthology, Presidential Wit and Wisdom.

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