African American Voices: A Documentary Reader From Emancipation To The Present

Compelling and enlightening, this collection of primary source documents allows twenty-first century students to ?irect dial?key figures in African-American history. It includes concise and perceptive commentary along with engaging suggestions for discussion and project work. ?Examines key themes from multiple perspectives ?Features a diverse range of voices that cut across class and political affiliations as well as across regions and generations ?Chronological and thematic coverage from emancipation to the current day ?Primary source documents include everything from letters and speeches to photographs, rap lyrics and newspaper reports ?Incorporates recent as well as traditional historical interpretations ?Classroom-ready text which includes keynotes on documents, differentiated material and engaging discussion questions

• • Author: Leslie Brown
• • Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• • Publication Date: Feb 03, 2014
• • Number of Pages: 344 pages
• • Language: English
• • Binding: Paperback
• • ISBN-10: 1444339419
• • ISBN-13: 9781444339413