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“We need more radicalism among us before we can speak as becomes a suffering, oppressed, and persecuted people.”

Quote by Charles Lenox Remond

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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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