Songs of Wisdom

the long version

"A collection of mighty words from some of America's most famous personalities, Songs of Wisdom honors the life, culture, and spirit of African Americans in the twentieth century. From the earliest tracts against slavery to the poverty of Maya Angelou, African Americans have turned to language to record their experiences and to sustain their souls. Culled from a range of sources - political speeches, autobiographies, interviews, and essays - Songs of Wisdom celebrates the richness of the African-American written and oral traditions.". "Divided into chapters - "Childhood and Youth," "Identity," "Race Relations," "Civil Rights," "Education," "Religion," "The Military," "Politics," "Abortion," "Sports," "Skills," "The Arts," "Entertainment," and "Opinions and Philosophies" - Songs of Wisdom captures the brave and exalted spirit of African-American pioneers."--BOOK JACKET.