Angela Harrelson grew up poor, one of thirteen brothers and sisters raised in a shack in the North Carolina woods. She was first in her family to go to college, first to be commissioned in the military, and first to have a career as a professional nurse. Along the way, she and her family were exposed to the harshest forms of racism—from her childhood riding the school bus with white children who made the Black kids stand, to racist commanding officers in the Air Force who told her they wanted her to fail. Nothing stopped Angela, and nothing removed the hope in her heart that America could learn to stop hating people based on the color of their skin. This is the story of George Floyd’s aunt, Angela Harrelson, and how, after being suddenly thrust into the spotlight, she went on a quest to make sure her nephew did not die in vain. Lift Your Voice is a memoir of faith, hope, and bravery, of what we all—Black and white—need to do to eradicate racism from our society. It’s a story of tragic loss and a worldwide uprising to ensure Perry’s death ushers society into a time where people are no longer judged, hated, or killed because of the color of their skin.

The year is 1944, and as the world undergoes one of modern history’s most horrific eras, the Langstaff family strives to remain connected despite the oceans and battlegrounds that separate them. Brothers, Lift Your Voices is an epic compilation of letters sent between the Langstaffs during WWII, with one of them practicing theatre in Europe, and another serving the military in Japan, undergoing unimaginable stress and strife. As the letters progress, more and more details about the war—as well as the traumatic toll it is taking on the family members’ well-being, both physical and emotional—are slowly revealed. Against all odds, and with unfaltering courage, these correspondences serve as a testimony to the power of humankind’s greatest capacity: to love. Brothers, Lift Your Voices is a unique WWII book that offers readers an intimate, vivid exploration of life during those trying times from multiple perspectives; each family member shares his or her thoughts and experiences from wherever they are (and in whatever condition), and each consistently affirms their fondness and dedication to one another. There are moments of hope and optimism, and there are moments of fear and vulnerability. The Langstaffs’ story is an invitation for readers to empathize with those who endured the war, bringing to the surface evocative messages regarding the futility of fighting and the fragility of life; it also serves as a brilliant reminder of the strength of the human spirit when imbued with love, support, and faith.

For centuries, Christians around the world have used the four weeks leading up to Christmas to prepare themselves for the celebration of Jesus' birth. The Christian church has also observed Christmas as a season beginning on Christmas Day and ending on Epiphany. These devotionals are an aid to fully embracing the seasons of Advent and Christmas. They combine the Biblical texts for Advent and Christmas found in the Revised Common Lectionary with Christian hymns that express these great truths. This book is offered with the prayer that it will help you worship Messiah Jesus more thoughtfully and meaningfully during the Advent and Christmas seasons.

"A group of young men in Jacksonville, Florida, arranged to celebrate Lincoln's birthday in 1900. My brother, J. Rosamond Johnson, and I decided to write a song to be sung at the exercise. I wrote the words and he wrote the music. Our New York publisher, Edward B. Marks, made mimeographed copies for us and the song was taught to and sung by a chorus of five hundred colored school children. "Shortly afterwards my brother and I moved from Jacksonville to New York, and the song passed out of our minds. But the school children of Jacksonville kept singing it, they went off to other schools and sang it, they became teachers and taught it to other children. Within twenty years it was being sung over the South and in some other parts of the country. Today, the song, popularly known as the Negro National Hymn, is quite generally used. "The lines of this song repay me in elation, almost of exquisite anguish, whenever I hear them sung by Negro children." —James Weldon Johnson, 1935 Pasted into Bibles, schoolbooks, and hearts, "Lift Every Voice and Sing," written by J. Rosamond Johnson and James Weldon Johnson in 1900, has become one of the most beloved songs in the African American community—taught for years in schools, churches, and civic organizations. Adopted by the NAACP as its official song in the 1920s and sung throughout the civil rights movement, it is still heard today at gatherings across America. James Weldon Johnson's lyrics pay homage to a history of struggle but never waver from a sense of optimism for the future—"facing the rising sun of our new day begun, let us march on till victory is won." Its message of hope and strength has made "Lift Every Voice and Sing" a source of inspiration for generations. In celebration of the song's centennial, Julian Bond and Sondra Kathryn Wilson have collected one hundred essays by artists, educators, politicians, and activists reflecting on their personal experiences with the song. Also featuring photos from historical archives, Lift Every Voice and Sing is a moving illustration of the African American experience in the past century. With contributors including John Hope Franklin, Jesse Jackson, Maya Angelou, Norman Lear, Maxine Waters, and Percy Sutton, this volume is a personal tribute to the enduring power of an anthem. "Lift Every Voice and Sing" has touched the hearts of many who have heard it because its true aim, as Harry Belafonte explains, "isn't just to show life as it is but to show life as it should be."

Your Voice Is Your Business: The Science and Art of Communication, Second Edition combines the latest in voice research and technology with the most powerful, state-of-the-art presentation skills and methods. The result is an integrated and comprehensive approach to connecting the technically based aspects of voice production with an applied, skill-based grasp of interpersonal effectiveness. This text serves as both a practical handbook and a resource on human vocal production in real-world settings. Relevant techniques of positioning, gesture, and paraverbals are incorporated in the study of successful voice presentation. Additionally, technical information is integrated into the text and reviewed at the end of each chapter. This second edition responds to the readers' desire for an expansion of the topics, illustrations, and techniques found particularly effective in the first edition, and provides new information reported in recent speech-language pathology literature in two brand-new chapters with vivid, powerful, and direct explanations and exercises. Your Voice Is Your Business The Science and Art of Communication, Second Editionhas been designed for ease of use for the student of voice science or anyone eager to use their communication abilities to their best advantage at work, on stage, or in everyday life. This text includes terminology and references suitable to the serious student of the voice, as well as detailed, realistic scenarios to further any professional's knowledge on the art of human communication, and will be a staple in multiple fields including speech-language pathology, communications, theater and drama, and business. Disclaimer: Please note that ancillary content (such documents, audio, and video) may not be included as published in the original print version of this book.

Every human heart longs to be truly known and deeply loved. Each person has a God-given longing for fulfillment and a sense of belonging that is met only in a relationship with God. But does God really want a relationship with you? Yes, and He demonstrates His desire for that relationship over and over again in Scripture. Constant Companion is an exploration of practical wisdom for growing this intimate relationship with God. Drawing from scriptural references, personal anecdotes, and spiritual wisdom, author Ami Loper emphasizes that our desire for belonging is not a coincidence and is, instead, a reflection of God’s own yearning for an intimate relationship with each of us. Throughout history, humanity has sought various means of satisfying this need, yet ultimate fulfillment lies only in embracing the loving presence of a constant Companion—God. This book will show you how to get past feelings of unworthiness, unwillingness, and other distractions and how to listen to God’s voice through the practices of meditation, prayer, and Scripture-reading. Constant Companion is a stirring invitation to embrace our deepest yearnings and embark on a transformative journey to bask in the awe of His abiding presence.

Supernatural authority, in the name of Jesus, for these end-times! The essential Handbook for every Christian from Musician/ Singer/Guitarist, Composer/Songwriter, Producer, and Minister, Steve Girardi - GIRARDI GIRARDI MINISTRIES YOU can walk in the supernatural with total authority over sickness and disease, poverty, accidents, disasters, and every evil work, in the name of Jesus Christ. Learn who you are in Christ as God’s ambassador, minister, and warrior. This handbook gives concise instruction, according to God’s Word, in all the key areas that make up the victorious, prosperous and effective Christian who accepts everything that Jesus paid for on the cross, and supernaturally does the will of the Father through the power of the Holy Spirit. The Expanded Edition, with additional information, greater insight and revelation, will further aid you to walk in the supernatural and fulfill God’s purpose for your life! THE AWAKENING – END TIMES MIRACLES – SUPERNATURAL TRUE WORSHIP As you learn your authority in Jesus Christ, discover that what has been missing from the church is True Worship! True worship will accompany the coming great awakening with signs, wonders, miracles and marvels – as have never been seen before in history. Millions will be drawn to the saving grace of Jesus Christ.

One Room School began as a daily blog to readers needing encouragement. The collection that comprises One Room School is inspired by Lukes compilation of eyewitness accounts of Jesus life and teachings. Each daily lesson was inspired by the idea of being alone in the classroom, one-on-one with Jesus. The Teachers desire for his students is that they not only listen, but respond with all their body, mind, soul and strength.

Unlock the Explosive Potential of Seeing Your Own Life Transformed! In Sparkling Gems From the Greek, Volume 2 Rick Renner offers a masterful blend of poignant personal memories, intriguing historical perspective, and penetrating insights into the believer s role in this present hour. Woven throughout these daily Gems, Rick shares more...