Charnaie Gordon

Powerful sound clips from twelve Black leaders amplified by bold illustrations and background facts illuminate pivotal moments of Black history in America.

 Hear impactful quotes spoken by inspiring Black Americans in primary source audio files that can be scanned through a QR code. Aimed at children ages 7–12, a succinct profile of the speaker alongside an explanation of the significance of the quote and moment provide the context for each audio clip.

 Through the included quotes, kids gain an age-appropriate understanding of the strides made in the ongoing journey for equality, from the early days of sound recording to modern day.

Lift Every Voice and Change features the voices of: • Booker T. Washington 
 • Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr 
 • John Lewis 
 • Stokely Carmichael 
 • James Baldwin 
 • Stacey Abrams 
 • Toni Morrison 
 • Katherine Johnson 
 • Jay-Z 
 • Gladys Mae West 
 • Faith Ringgold 
 • Ayo Tometi 
 The voices chosen represent an equal number of men and women, historical and modern figures, across a variety of disciplines. Some are household names and others may very well be introduced to children for the first time! Inspire the next generation of leading voices by inviting them to listen to and learn from the Black leaders of yesterday and today.

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