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Famous Black Quotations for the Twenty-First Century
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"An inspiring collection of pithy, easy-to-recall one-liners and quotable short passages from historic and contemporary thought leaders throughout the African Diaspora"--
- Promotion to lifestyle and pop culture outlets
- Promotion to African American interest media including Essence, The Root, etc.
- Promotion in concert with authorβs network, including her son Kamau Bell and N. K. Jemison.
- Promotion to outlets that have previously covered the author and her work, including CNN, the San Francisco Chronicle, the Chicago Tribune, and others.
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An inspiring collection of pithy, easy-to-recall one-liners and quotable short passages from historic and contemporary thought leaders throughout the African Diaspora.
Famous Black Quotations, first published in 1986, has long been the go-to resource for the eloquent words of Black history makers. In this new, expanded edition, Famous Black Quotations for the Twenty-First Century includes the words of people who have come to prominence in recent decades, such as Barack and Michelle Obama, Alicia Garza, John Legend, Colin Kaepernick, Kamala Harris, and Nikole Hannah-Jones.
Bestselling author Bell has curated more than five hundred quotes along with dates, sources, and biographical information of the people quoted. This guide to significant events in the experiences of people of African descent can be used to educate and inspire. Much has changed in the past few decades as Black Americans speak out to demand fair treatment and equal opportunity, and Famous Black Quotations for the Twenty-First Century has been updated and repackaged to inspire a new generation.
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Famous Black Quotations for the Twenty-First Century by Janet Cheatham Bell is highly regarded as a convenient and valuable resource for powerful quotes, praised for its utility and richness. Reviewers highlight its ability to enhance writing and speaking, noting its frequent use by leaders and professionals. It is described as a significant and much-needed addition to literature, embodying the wisdom of African American voices.
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ISBN: 9781572843202
Publisher: Surrey Books,U.S.
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 09 March 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Surrey Books,U.S.
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 177.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 200
About the Author
Janet Cheatham Bell is an educator, recovering academic, author, and publishing entrepreneur. After teaching African American literature and composition at several universities, she became a curriculum consultant for ethnic studies. Beginning in 1978, she became an editor of high school literature textbooks, working to make them more inclusive. That experience in book publishing encouraged her to self-publish her first collection of Black quotations in 1986. By 2002, she had nine books of quotations on the market. In addition, she has published two memoirs, The Time and Place That Gave Me Life (2007) and Mixed Marriage (2018). She has also written two essay collections-Victory of the Spirit (2011) and Not All Poor People Are Black (2015). She considers her highest achievement to be that of her Emmy-winning comedian-filmmaker son, W. Kamau Bell, as well as her Hugo-winning, bestselling niece, N. K. Jemison, who both credit her for inspiring them to pursue their dreams. Now a grateful grandmother in her eighties, she is still writing and still taking risks.
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