We Rise is a rare compilation of memorable speeches delivered by celebrated African-American women from both the past and present. Spanning decades and elucidating the fight for equality, it not only captures important pieces of black history, but reveals the struggle from a female perspective. The live recordings in this captivating collection are preceded by a short biography to introduce each speaker. Phoenix Audio (2010), English, Audio CD

Speeches include:

Michelle Obama at the Democratic National Convention (2008)

Shirley Chisholm on Equal Rights for Women (1969)

Barbara Jordan, Who Will Speak for the Common Good?(1976)

Anita Hill at Simmons College (2008)

Dorothy Cotton at Cornell, MLK Commemorative Lecture (2007)

Angela Davis, How Does Change Happen? at UC Davis (2006)

Fannie Lou Hamer at the Democratic National Convention (1964)

Rosa Parks at the Million Man March (1995)

Dorothy Height (Chairperson/Executive Committee of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights and longtime social activist)

Myrlie Evers (widow of Medgar Evers, Chairman of NAACP, 1995-98)

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