“Had (I) been a member of a more popular race, I should have been inclined to yield to the temptation of depending upon my ancestry and my colour to do that for me which I should do for myself. Years ago I resolved that because I had no ancestry myself I would leave a record of which my children would be proud, and which might encourage them to still higher effort”
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100$ REWARD ON MY HEAD – Powerful & Unflinching Memoirs Of Former Slaves: 28 Narratives in One Volume: With Hundreds of Documented Testimonies & True Life Stories: Memoirs of Frederick Douglass, Underground Railroad, 12 Years a Slave, Incidents in Life of a Slave Girl, Narrative of Sojourner Truth...
100$ REWARD ON MY HEAD is a compilation of 28 narratives from former slaves, providing a rich and detailed account of the lives of individuals who endured slavery in the United States. The collection includes memoirs by prominent figures such as Frederick Douglass, who wrote about his experiences as a slave and his journey to freedom. Harriet Tubman, known as the conductor of the Underground Railroad, shares her story of escaping slavery and helping others to do the same. Solomon Northup's '12 Years a Slave' recounts his kidnapping and years of bondage. Harriet Jacobs, in 'Incidents in Life of a Slave Girl,' details her life as a slave and her fight for freedom. Sojourner Truth's narrative offers a powerful perspective on the struggles and resilience of enslaved women. The book is a compilation of hundreds of documented testimonies and true life stories, offering a profound and moving look into the history of slavery in America. more
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Booker T. Washington
Booker T. Washington was an influential African American educator, author, orator, and advisor to several U.S. presidents. He was a prominent figure in the African-American community during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his advocacy of vocational education and economic empowerment for African Americans. Washington founded the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, which evolved into Tuskegee University. He emphasized the importance of self-help and economic independence over immediate political and social reforms. more
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