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“Where is the man, who, if asked to become a slave, would not hurl back the offer indignantly in the teeth of the oppressor?”

Quote by Charles Lenox Remond

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Charles Lenox Remond
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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