To Reach the Nation's Ear
A History of African American Public Speaking
Zusammenfassung
Throughout much of American history, African Americans have been denied easy access to most of the traditional modes of effective reform, such as newspapers, legislative assemblies, unions and political parties. Public speaking has thus been one of the most critically important means by which leaders and individuals have reached an audience, enacted or prevented change, and created community. Dating from the earliest days of American history, the African American community has produced many notable and eloquent speakers and has demonstrated a vibrant oral tradition. The volume will follow a chronological organization, tracing the history of African American public speaking from colonial times to the present.
Schlagworte
Social justice speakers American oratory American speakers Integrationists Civil rights speaker Abolitionists Black oratory Black public speaking African American orators African American oratory- 1–14 Introduction 1–14
- 95–120 4 Lifting as We Climb 95–120
- 159–188 6 “I Am Somebody” 159–188
- 221–230 A Note on Sources 221–230
- 231–242 Index 231–242
- 243–244 About the Author 243–244