Bookshelf A Decade of
The Best of Pat Russell-McCloud 1983-1993
For the first time you can get 10 of the most sought after speeches that have moved thousands to action and won Pat recognition around the world. These speeches recall the angst and energy of the decade, and serve as reminders to become reacquainted with dreams deferred, to make good on promises un-kept. These speeches are just as applicable to today, 2007, as they were during the decade they were delivered. Included on this historic CD: If
Not You Who? If Not Now, When?
This
speech was
entered into the Congressional Record of the United States of America by
Hon. Louis Stokes (D-OH). It reminds us that, In life, there is no
opportunity to pass the buck, push the responsibility to the next person
and make the decision that the call for action is for that mysterious,
but, always absent, "somebody else". Each person must
engage in their own action plan for betterment. Read
the Overhead Signs.
A reminder to look up and observe significant information that will
serve as an invaluable guide as one approaches the social/systemic
realities of today. Failure to acquaint oneself with blatant
realities do not serve us well as whether in homes, workplace or
community. The indicators are evident. Read. Bridges,
Not Barriers.
A must for those struggling with Diversity issues. In a multi-cultural
society people need to discover the fact that understanding different
races, genders, cultures, creeds, lifestyles, etc. is highly beneficial.
Long-established barriers to diversity, can be removed, with a
collective effort to build bridges to achieve the common good. When
the Brook Meets the River.
What would happen when all segments of our individual
organizations, associations and groups worthwhile works were analogous
to small streams of laudable acts met together in collaboration and/or
partnership. Those joint efforts would have greater impact and
influence if there was an acceptance of the concept that working
together really does work. Hush! Somebody is Calling My Name!. Many people refuse to have their name associated with the clarion call for action, engagement or actual participation in making a positive difference. Every person has talents, skills, abilities and expertise that can be used, if offered, to enrich, empower and enlighten others. First, they must hear they name, and respond. Leadership at Risk. Attention must be given to the fact that leaders are not born, they are made. Leaders develop the attributes of leadership by knowing what it is, and what it isn't. Leadership is not personality, it is performance; it is not effort, it is results. One generation must teach each following generation how to lead. If not, the cost is too high to pay. No Deposit, No Return. Life requires that you put in quality to receive that which is qualitatively measurable--whether it relates to attitude, relationships, education, or employment. There is simply no entitlement. What is offered, if met, will return at the same level. A hint to the wise, "Give your best--every time". Sister, Are You My Sister, Sister? Life's circumstances cause many women to question whether their "girlfriends" are genuine. The disconnect comes with gossip, negative attitudes, relationships, and pure jealously. Longtime best friends part ways over "issues" that were real or possibly imagined. There is merit in discovering the truth. Wake Up Call!. The alarm clock is sounding all across Black America, in particular. As employment turns to unemployment; as the economic struggle to make one end meet the other end becomes increasingly difficult; and as our students fail to accept or perform to standards of excellence without excuses - there is a need to wake up, get up and get going. Time does not wait. There is no time to put the alarm clock on snooze. Black
America at the Fork of the Road.
There
are choices and challenges that can determine and greatly
influence one's success or failure. Black America has come to the
place where they can, as a collective group, go one way or the other.
They can take charge of their own lives or be dependent upon those who
position themselves as someone who has the answers. The measurable
difference will be found in the decision that is made--which way, at a
time such as this?
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