Daniel Joseph O'Neill Boeken

Speeches by Black Americans is an invaluable collection of orations and addresses delivered by prominent African American leaders throughout US history. With speeches from figures as diverse as Frederick Douglass, W.E.B. Du Bois, Malcolm X, and Barack Obama, this volume offers a unique perspective on the struggles and achievements of black Americans in their quest for civil rights and equality. Daniel Joseph O'Neill provides explanatory notes and contextual information to help readers understand the historical importance of each speech.