African-American Wisdom - a book of quotations and proverbs [first edition]

It's a chorus of voices, captured in a life-affirming treasury of observations, quotations, and proverbs. The contributors in this beautifully illustrated collection share truths, struggles, knowledge, and joy as they speak candidly on issues of African-American family, community, and worship. There are thoughts from writers, poets, athletes, entertainers, philosophers, humanitarians, activists, and leaders, including Maya Angelou, Nelson Mandela, Alvin Ailey, Frederick Douglass, Bobby Seale, Denzel Washington, Oprah Winfrey, and Jackie Joyner Kersee.