
HAP 48 - Happy Holidays - Two Speeches by Frederick Douglass
History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China
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The Role of Violent Resistance in British Emancipation and its Connection to Black Americans
Douglas discusses the significance of violent resistance in slavery, highlighting examples of defensive acts and the impact they had on British emancipation in the West Indies. He celebrates Emancipation Day and explores the connection between black Americans and black West Indians, hinting at future exploration of other figures like Henry Highland Garnet.
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