"Abolition Fanaticism in New York" by Frederick Douglass relates to a powerful speech given by Douglass, a former slave and now a leading voice against slavery. The speech highlights his personal pain and the larger fight against slavery in the United States. Douglass talks about how American systems fail enslaved people and why he feels little loyalty to a country that treats them so badly. He asks for help from England to end slavery. The themes include a quest for justice, a commitment to non-violent resistance, and the idea that people everywhere share a common humanity. Douglass shares stories of his travels, drawing a line between the welcome he received in England and the discrimination that occurred at home, presenting a moving call to action.
Abolition Fanaticism in New York Speech of a Runaway Slave from Baltimore, at an Abolition Meeting in New York, Held May 11, 1847
By Frederick Douglass
Hear the powerful words of a former slave turned abolitionist, decrying injustice and seeking international support to end the chains of slavery.
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About the AuthorFrederick Douglass was an American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman. He became the most important leader of the movement for African-American civil rights in the 19th century.
Frederick Douglass was an American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman. He became the most important leader of the movement for African-American civil rights in the 19th century.
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