Audiobooks Narrated by Raymond Hearn

My Bondage and My Freedom: An American Icon In His Own Words

""I had reached the point, at which I was not afraid to die. This spirit made me a freeman in fact, while I remained a slave in form." An Autobiographical Classic of American Literature Frederick Douglass (1818–1895) was a former slave who became a social reformer, orator, writer, and statesman. One of the most prominent figures in the anti-slavery movement, Douglass emerged as a national leader of the abolitionist movement, speaking and writing widely on behalf of the cause. In this classic work, Douglass gives a firsthand account of his life from birth through his time spent in slavery, his escape to freedom in 1838, and his transition from bondage to liberty. This audiobook, read by Raymond Hearn, an African American voice actor and storyteller who speaks with the authority, warmth, and trustworthiness to turn listeners into believers, takes you on Douglass’ personal journey of refection and his critique of the institution of slavery – its dehumanizing effects on slaves and slaveholders, the power of education, self-emancipation, and the struggle for justice and equality for all. Douglass describes his involvement in the abolitionist movement and the steps that led him to the international spotlight as the foremost speaker for American blacks, both freed and slave and of the struggle for civil rights and racial equity. This important historical document is an inspiration for all who seek freedom and justice. Douglass is an example of what can be accomplished through courage and hard work. His eloquence and inspiring words continue to move and motivate people today."

Frederick Douglass (Author), Raymond Hearn (Narrator)

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The Souls of Black Folk

"Raymond Hearn, the narrator of this edition, did an incredible rendition similar to what he did for The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas "EITHER AMERICA WILL DESTROY IGNORANCE OR IGNORANCE WILL DESTROY THE UNITED STATES." -W.E.B. Du Bois This classic groundbreaking work of American literature first published in 1903 is a cornerstone of African-American literary history and a seminal work in the field of sociology. W.E.B. Du Bois, who drew from his own experiences as an African-American living in American society, explores the concept of "double-consciousness"-a term he uses to describe living as an African-American and having a "sense of always looking at one's self through the eyes of others." With Du Bois' examination of Black life in post-Civil War America, his explanation of the meaning of emancipation and its effect, and his views on the roles of the black leaders of his time, The Souls of Black Folk is one of the important early works in the field of sociology. His fourteen essays have had a lasting impact on civil rights and the discussion of race in the United States. The essays include these topics: "OUR" SPIRITUAL STRIVINGS THE DAWN OF FREEDOM MEANING OF PROGRESS TRAINING OF BLACK MEN THE SONS OF MASTER AND MAN FAITH OF THE FATHERS SORROW SONGS AND MORE WILLIAM EDWARD BURGHARDT DU BOIS (1868-1963) was an American sociologist, historian, civil rights activist, Pan-Africanist, author, writer and editor. Born in Massachusetts, Du Bois grew up in a relatively tolerant and integrated community, and after completing graduate work at the University of Berlin and Harvard, (where he was the first African-American to earn a doctorate), he became a professor of history, sociology and economics at Atlanta University. Du Bois was one of the founders of the NAACP."

W.E.B. Du Bois (Author), Raymond Hearn (Narrator)

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Narrative of the Life Frederick Douglass: An American Slave

"This classic of American literature, a dramatic autobiography of the early life of an American slave, was first published in 1845, when its author had just achieved his freedom. It is a story that shocked the world with its first-hand account of the horrors of slavery. The book was an incredible success. It sold over thirty thousand copies and was an international bestseller. His eloquence gives a clear indication of the powerful principles that led Douglas to become the first great African-American leader in the United States."

Frederick Douglas (Author), Raymond Hearn (Narrator)

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