“I have only to speak for myself; to speak for freedom for myself; to determine for freedom for myself; and in doing so, I speak and determine for the freedom of every slave on every plantation, and for the fugitives on my right hand.”
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Charles Lenox Remond
Charles Lenox Remond was a prominent lecturer and abolitionist in the United States during the 19th century. Born on February 1, 1810, in Boston, Massachusetts, he dedicated his life to advocating for the abolition of slavery and the rights of African Americans. Remond's lectures were influential in shaping public opinion against slavery, and he played a significant role in the abolitionist movement. He passed away on December 22, 1873. more
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