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Life of the Week: Frederick Douglass

History Extra podcast

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Frederick Douglass' Literacy and its Role in Abolition and Slavery

This chapter explores Frederick Douglass' journey to literacy and how it influenced the abolition movement. It delves into the complex dynamic between Douglass and his owner, Sophia, and showcases the transformative impact of literacy in exposing the dehumanizing nature of slavery.

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