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  • Essay / Analysis of 12 Million Black Voices by Richard Wright

    Many of his tactics rely on the use of grief and emotion, as he writes: "We have stolen the words from the reluctant lips of the lords of lands, who did not want us. know too much about them or their meaning. And we loaded this meager horde of stolen sounds with all the emotions and desires we had” (Wright 40). Relying heavily on the use of pathos, Wright attempts to convey the motive that immigrants are the true Americans of this country. Million Black Voices, Wright constantly demands that the nation abandon its oppressive and damaged system that negatively impacts millions of black lives. The power of Wright's words is nothing short of substantial, he acknowledges America's progress as a multinational country while noting. that progress is not enough to deliver peace, justice and equality to black lives.