“There is nothing like a timely, well-placed quote to make one’s writing, speaking, or presentations sparkle. And to find that perfect quote, there is no more convenient or easy-to-use source than Famous Black Quotations. . . . Highly recommended.” —The Black Collegian
“Janet Cheatham Bell has extracted the best from the best and packed it all into one small but powerful space!” —Les Brown, motivational speaker
“Everywhere I go all over this country, African American leaders are using Famous Black Quotations.” —Jeremiah A. Wright Jr., Pastor Emeritus, Trinity United Church of Christ, Chicago
“Famous Black Quotations is a valuable resource.” —Susan L. Taylor, Editor-in-Chief, Essence 1981-2000
“[Famous Black Quotations] is an excellent and much-needed addition to the literature.” —Earl G. Graves (1935-2020), Editor/Publisher, Black Enterprise
“I have been using my first copy of Famous Black Quotations since it came out in 1986. It is a wonderful collection and an extremely useful resource.” —Deborah Prothrow-Stith, M.D., dean and professor of medicine, Charles R. Drew University College of Medicine
“An invaluable reference. . . . The book provides a saying of substance for a variety of occasions. Famous Black Quotations is truly a godsend.” —Judy Richardson, series associate producer, Eyes on the Prize; and coproducer, Malcolm X: Make It Plain
“Famous Black Quotations is right here in my study; I use it all the time.” —Dennis Kimbro, Ph.D. co-author Think and Grow Rich: A Black Choice
“Janet Cheatham Bell is a pioneer in doing books of Black quotations.” —Henry Louis Gates Jr., host, Finding Your Roots; director, Hutchins Center for African & African American Research, Harvard University
