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_aDunbar-Nelson, Alice Moore, _d1875-1935 |
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_aMasterpieces of Negro Eloquence : _bThe Best Speeches Delivered by the Negro from the days of Slavery to the Present Time |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2007-08-04 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Masterpieces of Negro Eloquence" by Alice Moore Dunbar-Nelson is a collection of notable speeches delivered by Black orators from the days of slavery to the early 20th century. Compiled and edited to celebrate the rich legacy of African American oratory, this anthology highlights the voices that spoke passionately about the struggle for civil rights, freedom, and recognition in a society marred by racism and injustice. The work likely reflects the early 20th century as it commemorates the golden anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and seeks to inspire future generations of Black youth. The opening of the book features a dedication to the younger generation of the Negro race, expressing hope that these speeches will inspire belief in their potential. The preface introduces the collection's purpose, emphasizing the importance of oratory in conveying the struggles and aspirations of African Americans throughout history. It acknowledges the challenges in collecting these speeches due to historical neglect and the modesty of many speakers. The editor expresses a desire for this volume to serve as a meaningful reference point, sparking further interest in the contributions of Black speakers and their role in shaping American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aSpeeches, addresses, etc., American -- African American authors | ||
| 653 | _aAfrican Americans -- History -- Sources | ||
| 653 | _aAfrican American orators | ||
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