We Speak Your Names

Author : Pearl Cleage
Publisher : One World
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2009-03-25
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9780307498649

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We Speak Your Names by Pearl Cleage Pdf

For centuries, African American women have been remaking the world, giving testament to the power of hope, courage, and resilience. But it took the inspired generosity of Oprah Winfrey to honor fully the many gifts of sisterhood. For three amazing days–from May 13 to 15, 2005–a distinguished group of women was invited to celebrate the enduring achievements of twenty-five of their mentors and role models–and in the process pay tribute to the long, glorious tradition of African American accomplishment. The brilliant centerpiece of the weekend was the reading aloud of Pearl Cleage’s poem “We Speak Your Names,” written especially for the occasion and appearing here for the first time in this beautiful keepsake book. As deeply moving in print as it was during that weekend of love and praise, the poem names each of the women honored: Dr. Maya Angelou, Coretta Scott King, Diahann Carroll, Toni Morrison, Nikki Giovanni, Rosa Parks, Katherine Dunham, and other legends of the brightest magnitude. With heartfelt eloquence, Pearl Cleage (herself a luminary of the younger generation) celebrates her distinguished elders’ strength, their magic, their sensuality, their loving kindness, their faith in themselves, and the priceless example of their lives. In her introduction, the poet shares: “My sisters, here, there, and everywhere, this poem is for you. Use it, adapt it, pass it on. . . .” Destined to become a classic, We Speak Your Names is a treasure to keep forever and a precious, inspiring gift for the ones you love.

Author : Marco Martin
Publisher : Outskirts Press
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2020-08-18
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781977232434

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Poetic License by Marco Martin Pdf

Numerology One thing I want is Two have peace. Three sides of the truth. What's the lie be-Four me? My Five fingers want to slap reality, as my Six sense tells me, "Be cool." Every Seven minutes, I have Eight regrets, as I survive in this Nine by Ten world.

Author : Michael Moran
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1945624043

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Proudly We Speak Your Name by Michael Moran Pdf

In April 2009 alumni and friends of Catholic High School for Boys will gather to toast and roast a favorite of the school’s legendary faculty, Michael Moran, the author of Proudly We Speak Your Name. Only a stoic could complete a reading without a teary-eyed moment or two and many belly laughs. Faculty idiosyncrasies are recalled in this memoir, as are student antics. If it can happen within the walls of an all-boys high school, the author has probably seen it in his forty-one years of teaching. And he has probably reported on it in this book, which was written during his first year of "retirement.” While the spirit is often light, Moran’s book ends with a stirring tribute to the man who, though departed, still epitomizes the spirit of the place, the man whose name is now given to the school’s street, Father George Tribou. Readers will leave Moran’s account glad for the experience of following in his (remembered) footsteps.

Author : Lynnda Ell
Publisher : WestBowPress
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781490814018

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To the Praise of His Glory by Lynnda Ell Pdf

To the Praise of His Glory gives voice to our hearts’ impulses to praise God in our prayers. When Joshua wanted to remind everyone of events in which God displayed His glory, he erected a mound of rocks. In a like manner, psalms serve as “rocks of remembrance” to the steadfast love of God. If your prayers have focused more on personal crises, natural disasters, or fear of the future, join Lynnda Ell as she shapes prayers of praise from the Psalms. As you pray with her, remember the many ways God shows you His love. Use To the Praise of His Glory to • devote time each day focusing on who God is • reflect on God’s control of events • discover a path out of discouragement or depression • remember times when God carried you through • write your own prayers of praise and rejoicing

Author : Pearl Cleage
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781451664690

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Things I Should Have Told My Daughter by Pearl Cleage Pdf

The award-winning author of What Looks Like Crazy on an Ordinary Day reminisces on the art of balancing family, politics and a writing career during her pre-fame years in the 1970s and 1980s, tracing her rise from a small-time columnist and her friendships with such notables as Richard Pryor, Avery Brooks and Jesse Jackson.

Author : Christa J. Porter,V. Thandi Sulé,Natasha N. Croom
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2022-08-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000640670

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Black Feminist Epistemology, Research, and Praxis by Christa J. Porter,V. Thandi Sulé,Natasha N. Croom Pdf

While there has been an increase of Black women faculty in higher education institutions, the academy writ large continues to exploit, discriminate, and uphold institutionalized gendered racism through its policies and practices. Black women have navigated, negotiated, and learned how to thrive from their respective standpoints and epistemologies, traversing the academy in ways that counter typical narratives of success and advancement. This edited volume bridges together foundational and contemporary intergenerational, interdisciplinary voices to elucidate Black feminist epistemologies and praxis. Chapter authors highlight relevant research, methodologies, and theoretical or conceptual frameworks; share experiences as doctoral students, current faculty, and academic administrators; and offer lessons learned and strategies to influence systemic and institutional change for and with Black women.

Author : Wayne Visser
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780957081741

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I Am An African by Wayne Visser Pdf

Author : Corinne Stanley,Deniece Mock
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780359334421

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A Walk Into The Holy Of Holies - Part 2 by Corinne Stanley,Deniece Mock Pdf

Part Two "A Walk into the Holy of Holies" begins at the "Kings table" known as the Bread of Presence. Moving beyond the Table, we encounter a chosen priest who would stand before the Golden Altar offering sacred incense upon blood dripped coals. The study progresses past the Golden Altar, through the heavy Veil, where only the high priest could enter this most coveted place once a year. Here within the holy chamber we see the LORD enthroned upon the Mercy Seat. It is beyond this sacred barrier where the LORD said, "there I will meet with you; and speak to you". Today, believers can enter through the torn Veil where they are presented as a bride "holy, blameless and beyond reproach."

Author : William W. III McDermet
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781449797935

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Day by Day on the Damascus Road by William W. III McDermet Pdf

These 366 reflections contain illustrations for faith and growth, inspiration and Bible study with application. Luke's gospel contains this sentence, "Jesus answered, 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and ... soul, and ... Strength, and ... mind.'" These reflections build upon those aspects of Christian growth, with emphasis on the "mind" part-the part we too often neglect. "Bill McDermet offers those who travel with him on the Damascus Road the bounty of a faithful ministry. Here are probing questions, thoughtful insights and observations, worthy and not-so-worthy examples, words of assurance, and calls to action shared with grace in 366 bit-sized portions." -D. Newell Williams, President of Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University "In this heartfelt work, McDermet provides a brief engaging reflection for every day of the year, which points the reader toward God. In sharing personal experiences as well as stories of biblical characters, the writer invites the reader to feel God's presence and see a loving God's guidance each day." -Westbow Press

Author : Alice Broadway
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-02
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781338197006

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Ink by Alice Broadway Pdf

A deliciously dark, gorgeously written YA mystery that'll prickle your skin . . . and leave a permanent mark. There are no secrets in Saintstone.From the second you're born, every achievement, every failing, every significant moment are all immortalized on your skin. There are honorable marks that let people know you're trustworthy. And shameful tattoos that announce you as a traitor. After her father dies, Leora finds solace in the fact that his skin tells a wonderful story. That is, until she glimpses a mark on the back of his neck . . . the symbol of the worst crime a person can commit in Saintstone. Leora knows it has to be a mistake, but before she can do anything about it, the horrifying secret gets out, jeopardizing her father's legacy . . . and Leora's life.In her startlingly prescient debut, Alice Broadway shines a light on the dangerous lengths we go to make our world feel orderly--even when the truth refuses to stay within the lines. This rich, lyrical fantasy with echoes of Orwell is unlike anything you've ever read, a tale guaranteed to get under your skin . . .

Author : William H Thompson
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2023-07-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781973699743

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Why Does Your Name Matter? by William H Thompson Pdf

Why Does Your Name Matter? Your name matters, both to you and to those who chose it. And it feels good when others show you that your name matters to them, too. It’s a bridge between you: using each other’s names builds a connection and helps you relate to each other. Exploring the ‘why’ behind your name is profound. The person who gave you your name intended to convey something essential about who you are. But most of us rarely think about their intention and how that relates to our lives. Why Does Your Name Matter? encourages you to open windows of insight into the world of names, revealing aspects of names and naming you hadn’t considered before. Discovering the intentions behind your name – and those of others – provides a powerful tool for connection and reconciliation. This is a journey into names and naming, from your heritage and the legacy of family names, to the ways in which names work in different cultures, to the responsibility of choosing names for the next generation. This book will revolutionise the way you see yourself and others.

Author : Nelly Lloyd Knox-Heath
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1879
Category : English language
ISBN : IND:30000120337419

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Elementary Lessons in English by Nelly Lloyd Knox-Heath Pdf

Author : Nelly Lloyd Knox-Heath
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1879
Category : English language
ISBN : HARVARD:32044102850005

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Elementary Lessons in English for Home and School Use by Nelly Lloyd Knox-Heath Pdf

Author : T. Thorn Coyle
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2005-10-06
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781101143704

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Evolutionary Witchcraft by T. Thorn Coyle Pdf

A learned and serious manual to Witchcraft for the mature practitioner, by one of the craft's leading teachers.

Author : Dionne Warwick,David Freeman Wooley
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11-22
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781439171356

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My Life, as I See It by Dionne Warwick,David Freeman Wooley Pdf

For the first time, music legend and humanitarian activist Dionne Warwick reflects on 50 years in showbusiness and the lessons she has learned from being an artist, a mother and a global icon. From her rise to superstardom to raising millions of dollars for AIDS research, she gives readers a glimpse into her dazzling, inspiring life. 'If you think you can do it, you can do it' was the advice she got from her grandfather as a young girl - words she has never forgotten. Like her music and humanitarian work, her story is guaranteed to give hope and inspiration to people across the world.