Contemporary Quotations in Black

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Containing over 1,000 quotations by noted African Americans and black African men and women, from Spike Lee to Terry McMillan, from Colin Powell to Shaquille O'Neal, from Nelson Mandela to U.S. poet laureate Rita Dove, this selection of contemporary quotations is inspirational, spiritual, and uplifting. Reading the words of these men and women provides young African Americans with many inspiring role models, as those quoted remind readers that hard work and perserverance can lead to successand that one individual Man make a difference. While it addresses lingering racism in America, it celebrates the incredible accomplishments of African Americans and black Africans from all walks of life. Devoted exclusively to quotations from the 1990s, this book is organized alphabetically by author, with each quotation numbered sequentially, the work is also indexed by author, keyword, first line, and subject to provide multiple access to the quotations. People, especially young people, from all fields of endeavor are featured: athletes, scientists, playwrights and novelists, artists, musicians, dancers, actors and directors, social activists, educators, journalists, elected political officials, physicians, and many more; nearly half of the quotations are by women. Each entry is prefaced by a brief description of the person, along with their birth date. Each quote is followed by the source from which it was taken. Almost all of these quotations have never been anthologized before. A selection of more than 40 photos of authors is included. Because of its currency and selection of individuals quoted, this work will appeal to young people and the general public and will provide ample choice of quotations for speeches, student papers, and general browsing.

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.,."[T]his collection features the words of contemporary African Americans and black Africans....Many of the over 1000 quotations are drawn from magazines and newspaper articles published from 1990 to 1996, and most have never before appeared in anthologies. Those quoted range from journalists and musicians to athletes and physicians....the book is embellished by photographs of many of the speakers, a feature not usually found in books of quotations. This compilation will update and expand the quotations section of most reference collections. Students will enjoy finding quotations from currently popular figures, and everyone will benefit from the access provided by writers not always represented in standard sources."-Library Journal
...[T]his collection features the words of contemporary African Americans and black Africans....Many of the over 1000 quotations are drawn from magazines and newspaper articles published from 1990 to 1996, and most have never before appeared in anthologies. Those quoted range from journalists and musicians to athletes and physicians....the book is embellished by photographs of many of the speakers, a feature not usually found in books of quotations. This compilation will update and expand the quotations section of most reference collections. Students will enjoy finding quotations from currently popular figures, and everyone will benefit from the access provided by writers not always represented in standard sources.-Library Journal
Although in recent years general-purpose quotations dictionaries have embraced multiculturalism, they don't pick up quotes from people of color in the depth that Contemporary Quotations in Black does. A significant reference book in its own right, it is also an essential supplement to those general-purpose quotations compendia.-Rettig on Reference
..."This collection features the words of contemporary African Americans and black Africans....Many of the over 1000 quotations are drawn from magazines and newspaper articles published from 1990 to 1996, and most have never before appeared in anthologies. Those quoted range from journalists and musicians to athletes and physicians....the book is embellished by photographs of many of the speakers, a feature not usually found in books of quotations. This compilation will update and expand the quotations section of most reference collections. Students will enjoy finding quotations from currently popular figures, and everyone will benefit from the access provided by writers not always represented in standard sources."-Library Journal
"Although in recent years general-purpose quotations dictionaries have embraced multiculturalism, they don't pick up quotes from people of color in the depth that Contemporary Quotations in Black does. A significant reference book in its own right, it is also an essential supplement to those general-purpose quotations compendia."-Rettig on Reference
..."[T]his collection features the words of contemporary African Americans and black Africans....Many of the over 1000 quotations are drawn from magazines and newspaper articles published from 1990 to 1996, and most have never before appeared in anthologies. Those quoted range from journalists and musicians to athletes and physicians....the book is embellished by photographs of many of the speakers, a feature not usually found in books of quotations. This compilation will update and expand the quotations section of most reference collections. Students will enjoy finding quotations from currently popular figures, and everyone will benefit from the access provided by writers not always represented in standard sources."-Library Journal

Author Bio

ANITA KING is a writer-editor-researcher whose interest lies in the arts. She is the author of Samba and Other Afro-Brazilian Dance Expressions (1989), An Introduction to Candombl (1987), Quotations in Black (Greenwood, 1981), and Notes About Music: Schomburg's Sheet Music Collection, The Schomburg Center Journal, Winter 1984.