| Till Victory Is Won: Famous Black Quotations from the NAACP Original Edition Contributor(s): Bell, Janet Cheatham (Author), Bond, Julian (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 0743428250 ISBN-13: 9780743428255 Publisher: Atria Books OUR PRICE: $14.24 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2002 Annotation: Alternately exhilarating, inspiring, and sobering, this expansive collection captures the soul of the African-American experience in the indelible words of the NAACPUs greatest heroes, heroines and honorees. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Reference | Quotations - Literary Collections | American - General - History | United States - 20th Century |
| Dewey: 081.089 |
| LCCN: 2001058831 |
| Physical Information: 0.51" H x 5.38" W x 8.32" (0.46 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Taking its title from the moving lyrics of the official song of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Lift Every Voice and Sing, Till Victory Is Won chronicles significant moments in African-American history through more than two hundred illuminating quotations from NAACP officers, members, and award recipients. Focusing on five major topics -- Protecting Civil Rights, Achieving Educational Excellence, Nurturing Economic Development, Reaching Youth, and Gaining Political Power -- this extraordinary anthology inspires and informs. Featured voices include:
...and countless others who share their perspectives on the life-changing work of the NAACP and its place in history. |