Abolition Fanaticism in New York / Speech of a Runaway Slave from Baltimore, at an Abolition / Meeting in New York, Held May 11, 1847

Name: Abolition Fanaticism in New York / Speech of a Runaway Slave from Baltimore, at an Abolition / Meeting in New York, Held May 11, 1847
Author: Frederick Douglass

By Frederick Douglass

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The speaker, a former slave and abolitionist, reports on travels abroad to escape threats after publishing his narrative, describing welcome and lack of color prejudice in England compared with pervasive dehumanization at home; he explains a loss of patriotism because institutions treat Black people as property, appeals to foreign conscience for assistance in ending slavery, defends using provocation to awaken the national conscience, and urges energetic action to dismantle laws and systems that sustain bondage.

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Frederick Douglass

Frederick Douglass (c. 1818-1895) was a prominent American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman. Born into slavery, he escaped and became a leading figure in the fight for the abolition of slavery and for civil rights. His powerful autobiographies, particularly "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave" and "My Bondage and My Freedom," provide profound insights into the experiences of enslaved people and the struggle for freedom. Douglass was also known for his eloquent speeches, such as "John Brown: An Address at the 14th Anniversary of Storer College," which addressed the moral imperative of ending slavery. His legacy continues to influence discussions on race, equality, and justice in America.