A collection of Black quotations and African proverbs, arranged in such categories as: Knowing Who I Am, Family: Joy or Nightmare, Making Better Choices, What about Racism, and Hold Fast to Dreams.
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Grade 7 Up-A handy book of inspiring quotations. Chapters highlight areas that touch young lives, e.g., "Family: Joy or Nightmare?," "Knowing Who I Am," "Staying Safe," "Money, Money, Money," "Hold Fast to Dreams," "Am I Looking Good?" Each section is introduced by a single quote and a black-and-white photo of a well-known individual such as Lauryn Hill, Danny Glover, Sean "Puffy" Combs, Malcolm X, or Oprah Winfrey. The more than 400 quotes have been garnered from successful athletes, writers, entrepreneurs, musicians, models, comics, civil rights activists, politicians, and educators. While citations for the quotes are not included, each contributor is briefly profiled in a biographical index. This compilation invites browsing and reflection.
Janet Woodward, Garfield High School, Seattle, WA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Janet Woodward, Garfield High School, Seattle, WA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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"The choice of selections is excellent, and it is obvious that careful and thorough research was done with teens in mind - though adults will also benefit from these words." -- VOYA, 2/00
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In my opinion, this is the book of the new Millennium. It contains very valueable information for people of all ages. This book will be talked about by many, because it contains quotes from people we consider to be todays "role models." The people in this book represent who we are and what we've become. This book represents a voice of us which speaks of hope, inspiration, and encouragement to all.
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This book is one in which is encourageing to all. It contains quotes from people of our time. These people are representations of "us," and are meant to be heard. In this book, we hear the voices of people of our time. These voices become a part of us. This book captures the motivations, thoughts, and lives of famous and real people.
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What other people may be a little nervous to do and nervous to accept, I can do. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
former basketball player, rap musician Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Chicago Bulls, Moore Campbell, Washington Post, Wright Edelman, Love of Learning Program, Pinkett Smith, Washington Carver, Westside Preparatory School New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Famous Black Quotations by Janet Cheatham Bell in Front Matter, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Soul of Success: Inspiring Quotations for Entrepreneurs by Janet Cheatham Bell in Back Matter
- Duke University NC 2006 (College Prowler Off the Record) by Margaret Campbell on page 79
- Victory of the Spirit: Meditations on Black Quotations by Janet Cheatham Bell in Back Matter
- George Washington (American Presidents Reference Series) by Thomas Langston on page 70
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- Famous Black Quotations on Birthdays by Janet Cheatham Bell in Back Matter
- Black Books Galore!: Guide to More Great African American Children's Books by Donna Rand on page 205
- Till Victory Is Won: Famous Black Quotations From the NAACP by Janet Cheatham Bell in Front Matter
- Famous Black Quotations on Mothers by Janet Cheatham Bell in Back Matter
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