By: Alice Dunbar Nelson (1875-1935)
"Dunbar Speaker and Entertainer" by Alice Dunbar Nelson is a captivating and informative book that delves into the life and experiences of the author as a public speaker and entertainer. Nelson's writing is engaging and insightful, providing valuable insights into the journey of a Black woman navigating the world of public speaking and entertainment in a time of racial and gender discrimination. Her stories are both inspiring and thought-provoking, offering readers a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of a pioneering figure in American history. Overall, "Dunbar Speaker and Entertainer" is a must-read for anyone interested in learning more about the life and work of Alice Dunbar Nelson.Book Description: Ms. Pinckney says in her "Forward" to this book the following: "It is against this background of the world need that Mrs. Alice Dunbar-Nelson's book is seen to have peculiar significance to the colored race in America. Hers is the first attempt I have known of directly on the part of any Negro to frame a speaker composed entirely of literature produced by black men and women, and about black men and women, and embodying the finest spiritual ideals of the Negro race." And in addition, Alice Dunbar-Nelson includes some very meaningful support from some Caucasian writers.
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