Ripples of Hope : Great American Civil Rights Speeches

The most compelling force behind humanity's long march toward racial & social justice has been the power of the spoken word. This book celebrates that valiant journey; it is the first compilation of its kind. Brings together the most influential & important voices from the civil rights movements of African Amer., Asian Amer., gay people, Hispanic Amer., & women. Spans the colonial period to the present, & is filled with the speech of leaders -- famous & obscure -- who led the charge for equal opportunity. Constitutes a unique chronicle of the nation's civil rights movements, & the critical issues they've tackled, from slavery & suffrage to immigration & affirmative action. Includes a never-before-published speech by Martin Luther King, Jr.Gottheimer, Josh is the author of 'Ripples of Hope : Great American Civil Rights Speeches', published 2005 under ISBN 9780756795832 and ISBN 0756795834.