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Author : Stan Hardy
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781955416115
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (161 download)
Download or read book AFRICAN-AMERICAN WORDS OF WISDOM written by Stan Hardy and published by . This book was released on 2022-05-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Cheryl Willis Hudson
Publisher : Sankofa Books
ISBN 13 : 9780940975613
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (756 download)
Download or read book Kids' Book of Wisdom written by Cheryl Willis Hudson and published by Sankofa Books. This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all know the old sayings we hear from our parents and grandparents, but we never stop to think about where they came from or who said them first. This is a collection of those wise words and more. There's information about the origin of the sayings, as well as the chance to check out the virtues that were probably the reason the sayings keep getting passed down from generation to generation.
Author : Joslyn Pine
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486112446
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (861 download)
Download or read book Book of African-American Quotations written by Joslyn Pine and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-03-02 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This original collection of quotations cites approximately 100 well-known African Americans from all walks of life, including Maya Angelou, Louis Armstrong, Muhammad Ali, Julian Bond, George Washington Carver, Frederick Douglass, and Ralph Ellison.
Author : Tamara Pizzoli
Publisher : English Schoolhouse
ISBN 13 : 9780997686081
Total Pages : 38 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (86 download)
Download or read book Gems from the Elders written by Tamara Pizzoli and published by English Schoolhouse. This book was released on 2020-02-20 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Words of wisdom deeply rooted in truth and experience have long been a staple in Black culture, speech, and dialogue. Whether spoken with love from a grandparent, delivered with passion by a pastor in a pulpit, or offered from knowing stranger with hair peppered with grey, there are certain phrases that have been cited and shared time and time again within the Black community. This book highlights just fifteen African-American proverbs, though countless more exist. Like the elders who use them, they offer lessons in guidance and grace to all those who are willing to listen and learn.
Author : Bennie Newroth
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9781425751128
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (511 download)
Download or read book Mama Said written by Bennie Newroth and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2007-10-01 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mama Said.is an effort to record, for future generations, the words of wisdom from our ancestors. It is not intended to be a scholarly thesis. Rather, it is a fond remembrance of the teachings of our mothers. It is a realization that we are our mother's children and that the same advice we thought we had heard enough of, we are now giving to our children. In doing so, we are, perhaps unwittingly passing our culture down to another generation. Our mothers' voices were ones of wisdom. They gave us words of wisdom that had been passed down from their mamas and other women of the village. Such wisdom had a special energy: it affirmed the truth. In many instances, the wisdom was deeply rooted in the African-American culture and in the Bible. Mama's wisdom did not require big words or dissertations. Quite the contrary, all that was required was common sense and plain words. Mama used proverbs to express in a few words universal truths and undeniable wisdom. This wisdom has never gone out of style. It is as relevant today as it was when we were children and our mothers were young women.
Author : Carol Kelly-Gangi
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781435168527
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (685 download)
Download or read book Essential Black Wisdom written by Carol Kelly-Gangi and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Essential Black Wisdom gathers together hundreds of powerful quotations from people of African descent into a singularly resonant collection of thought. Arranged thematically, the selections are drawn from speeches, memoirs, novels, proverbs, and folk sayings, and cover subjects as universal and singular as the speakers themselves. The rich array of contributors include artists and activists; writers and poets; politicians and journalists; leaders and statesmen; athletes, musicians, and comedians; scientists, saints, and scholars."--Book jacket.
Author : Helen L. Bevel
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1105154238
Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (51 download)
Download or read book Inspirational & Wisdom Sayings of African American Men written by Helen L. Bevel and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011-10-16 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a compliation of sayings and quotes by some of the most accomplished African American men in their field. It is full of wisdom and inspiration to aid anyone in uplifting their spirit and encouragement when faced with difficulty.
Author : Mack Williams
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781530050765
Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (57 download)
Download or read book Black Quotes Matter written by Mack Williams and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-03-02 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Black Quotes Matter: Words Of Wisdom from the African-American Experience brings to light numerous quotations - from profound to humorous, famous to little-known - that have emerged from Black people throughout American history.
Author : Elizabeth Quinn
Publisher : Running Press
ISBN 13 : 9780762412389
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (123 download)
Download or read book African-american Wisdom written by Elizabeth Quinn and published by Running Press. This book was released on 2001-12-31 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handsome palm-size volume presents a chorus of voices filled with jubilation, with memorable quotes from black writers, poets, athletes, entertainers, philosophers, and leaders. A treasury of African-American wisdom, observations, and proverbs, its contributors range from Coretta Scott King and W.E.B. Dubois to Satchel Paige.
Author : Corinne Jennings
Publisher : Sepia Pub
ISBN 13 : 9780964933200
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (332 download)
Download or read book As the Old Folks Usta' Say-- written by Corinne Jennings and published by Sepia Pub. This book was released on 1997-04-01 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As The Old Folks Usta' Say... records the proverbs, sayings and folk-wit from the rich oral tradition of African-American history. In over 250 hilarious, wise and witty one-liners, the voices of old-school wisdom come to life on these pages. A welcome change from African proverbs, these sayings are exclusively from the American experience, Ebonics and all! You'll laugh, you may even cry, as you remember the guiding words of your parents or grandparents. You'll be touched with pride in your heritage. You'll learn some witty and concise responses to say to your children. As they remember and repeat them to their children, your words will become a cherished memory. Los Angeles, California -- Is it ever correct to use Ebonics? Will recognition of Ebonics by the educational established condemn an entire generation of African-American students to failure? Heated debate and controversy continue as a key factor is often overlooked: context. Ebonics, in proper context, is a valid and relevant form of language in the classroom and beyond. Ebonics is not just street slang with fractures of the verb To Be. Past generations of African-Americans who lacked formal education developed a unique, emphatic dialect which they used to express themselves eloquently, often in proverbs and sayings which endure to this day. In As The Old Folks Usta' Say... Black Proverbs, Sayings and Folk-wit, Ebonics occurs in a natural context. Readers will develop a new appreciation and respect for its power to communicate. Each generation in the family will enjoy the over 250 hilarious, wise and witty adages. Devoted exclusively to African-American oral literature, this book is a refreshing change from run-of-the-millethnic proverbs. Parents, teachers, preachers and other speakers will welcome this new resource for life lessons from the old school.
Author : Camille Olivia Cosby
Publisher : Beyond Words/Atria Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book A Wealth of Wisdom written by Camille Olivia Cosby and published by Beyond Words/Atria Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of reminiscences, personal anecdotes, and words of wisdom from fifty-four African American leaders over the age of seventy includes Ossie Davis, David Dinkins, Dick Gregory, Coretta Scott King, and Maya Angelou.
Author : Roderick Terry
Publisher : Gnosophia Publishers
ISBN 13 : 0977339157
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (773 download)
Download or read book Wisdom for the Soul of Black Folk written by Roderick Terry and published by Gnosophia Publishers. This book was released on 2007 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Another book of quotations? Indeed there are numerous excellent extant anthologies of quotations, but these tend to be very broad, with a bias toward classical and well-known authors; those works which document the contributions of Black authors have tended to focus on African-Americans, considerable as their output is. Undeniable recognition of this prevalence is reflected in the title of the present volume which pays homage to W. E. B. Du Bois? classic work and in the preponderance of entries from American sources. Nevertheless, effort has been made to cast a wider net to capture under-represented and unfamiliar voices. Khemetic texts preserved in papyri and stelae are the earliest literature to have survived, followed by the writings of North African Romans and Ethiopian philosophers and clerics, and the lately recovered Timbuktu manuscripts from their repositories in the desert sands of Mali. The Transatlantic slave experience gave rise to the slave narratives and abolitionist literature from both sides of the Atlantic, which remained predominant right up to the 20th century. Post-Emancipation under colonial rule and white domination, Black poetry and prose emerged, adhering to prevailing standards, evidenced typically in the work of Phillis Wheatley and the sonnets of Claude McKay. With the Civil Rights and Black Power movements would come iconoclastic expressions of protest and identity. There is a sizeable body of literature by Black authors from Africa and the diaspora who speak to universal values and eternal verities. This anthology of their work focuses on the inner life, on personal development and self-actualization. 3000 quotations have been selected to inspire, enlightenand encourage; they have been arranged in 200 psycho-spiritual categories and in chronological order. The resulting timeline of thought in itself is useful and instructive as it demonstrates very clearly the evolution of consciousness evident in the contemporary thinking on particular subjects. Like its predecessor, Wisdom for the Soul: Five Millennia of Prescriptions for Spiritual Healing, this volume contains a full biographical index and bibliographical references. Much of the material is anthologized here for the first time.
Author : Jay David
Publisher : William Morrow
ISBN 13 : 9780688164973
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (649 download)
Download or read book Songs of Wisdom written by Jay David and published by William Morrow. This book was released on 2000-01-26 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A spirit-strengthening treasure of quotations from African Americans of this century. In the life-celebrating tradition of Black Pearls and Acts of Faith comes Songs of Wisdom. Divided into chapters, Childhood and Youth, Identity, Race Relations, Civil Rights, Education, Religion, The Military, Politics, Sports, Skills, The Arts, Entertainment, and Opinions and Philosophies, Songs of Wisdom gathers inspirational and intriguing quotes from great African Americans of the twentieth century. With quotations from Martin Luther King, Jr., Spike Lee, Maya Angelou, Lauryn Hill, Rosa Parks, and Michael Jordan, Songs of Wisdom is an eloquent gem. The perfect gift, it captures the brave and exalted spirit, full of wit and wisdom, of African American leaders, artists, educators, athletes, and others. In the life-celebrating tradition of Black Pearls and Acts of Faith comes Songs of Wisdom. Divided into chapters, Childhood and Youth, Identity, Race Relations, Civil Rights, Education, Religion, The Military, Politics, Sports, Skills, The Arts, Entertainment, and Opinions and Philosophies, Songs of Wisdom gathers inspirational and intriguing quotes from great African Americans of the twentieth century. With quotations from Martin Luther King, Jr., Spike Lee, Maya Angelou, Lauryn Hill, Rosa Parks, and Michael Jordan, Songs of Wisdom is an eloquent gem. The perfect gift, it captures the brave and exalted spirit, full of wit and wisdom, of African American leaders, artists, educators, athletes, and others.In the life-celebrating tradition of Black Pearls and Acts of Faith comes Songs of Wisdom. Divided into chapters, Childhood and Youth, Identity, Race Relations, Civil Rights, Education, Religion, The Military, Politics, Sports, Skills, The Arts, Entertainment, and Opinions and Philosophies, Songs of Wisdom gathers inspirational and intriguing quotes from great African Americans of the twentieth century. With quotations from Martin Luther King, Jr., Spike Lee, Maya Angelou, Lauryn Hill, Rosa Parks, and Michael Jordan, Songs of Wisdom is an eloquent gem. The perfect gift, it captures the brave and exalted spirit, full of wit and wisdom, of African American leaders, artists, educators, athletes, and others.
Author : Venice Johnson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0684825422
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (848 download)
Download or read book Heart Full Of Grace written by Venice Johnson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1997-02-05 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features quotations from a wide variety of African and African-American speakers, time periods, and formats, arranged alphabetically by topic with an index of names.
Author : Joseph William Shorter III
Publisher : Joseph Shorter
ISBN 13 : 9780595407026
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (7 download)
Download or read book Raaw written by Joseph William Shorter III and published by Joseph Shorter. This book was released on 2007-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who is addressing the African American condition? In RAAW: Rediscovering African American Wisdom, author Joseph W. Shorter III attempts to explore American life from the unique perspective of a thirty-something black male. Shorter approaches common issues found in most American families, but he specifically focuses on African Americans and how they have contributed to society at large. He does not intend his questions to cause an explosion of rebirth, but rather to begin a process of self-reflection and understanding by peeling back the layers of the everyday humdrum. Shorter also addresses the feelings of victimization in the African American community, pointing out that remaining a victim to circumstances is a choice and that black society has the power within to do something about it. Because many African Americans blame their state of existence on every outside force possible, Shorter believes that it is imperative for them to take responsibility to facilitate awareness. Through the use of anecdotes, poems, quotes, and quizzes, Shorter creates a highly readable discussion on the African American experience. RAAW presents a compelling argument for change within the black community.
Author : Ariel Books
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780836230642
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (36 download)
Download or read book An Anthology of Black Folk Wit, Wisdom, and Sayings written by Ariel Books and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 1994-05-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collected from Africa and the Americas, these proverbs remain as relevant nowas they were generations ago.
Author : Aberjhani
Publisher : Citadel Press
ISBN 13 : 0806540222
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (65 download)
Download or read book The Wisdom of W.E.B. Du Bois written by Aberjhani and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 2018-07-31 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The men and women who shaped our world—in their own words. The Wisdom Library invites you on a journey through the lives and works of the world’s greatest thinkers and leaders. Compiled by scholars, this series presents excerpts from the most important and revealing writings of the most remarkable minds of all time. THE WISDOM OF W.E.B. DU BOIS “Throughout history, the powers of single blacks flash here and there like falling stars, and die sometimes before the world has rightly gauged their brightness.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., wrote of W.E.B. Du Bois, “History cannot ignore [him] because history has to reflect truth, and Dr. Du Bois was a tireless explorer and a gifted discoverer of social truths. His singular greatness lay in his quest for truth about his own people.” Du Bois was the first African-American to receive a Ph.D. from Harvard (1896). A brilliant writer and speaker, he was the outstanding African-American intellectual of his time. His lifelong active struggle for racial equality and civil rights resulted in the founding of both the Niagara Movement and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). As editor of the NAACP’s magazine, The Crisis, Du Bois presented the literary genius of many of the Harlem Renaissance’s most compelling voices; and his own works—the sociological study The Philadelphia Negro and his famous 1903 treatise, The Souls of Black Folk—eloquently delineated the African-American struggle for identity in America. During his lifetime, Du Bois was a powerful force in academia, literature, civil rights, and the peace movement. Using excerpts from his many books as well as from articles, essays, poems, letters, and speeches, The Wisdom of W.E.B. Du Bois provides a telling portrait of the man and his groundbreaking ideas. It is a tribute to a voice that would not be silenced and to a pioneer who, in his passion for justice movingly declared, “the cost of liberty is less than the price of repression.”
