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Angelina Emily Grimké: The whole power of the laws is exerted to keep slaves in a state of the lowest ignorance.

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The whole power of the laws is exerted to keep slaves in a state of the lowest ignorance.
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Angelina Emily Grimké

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Grimké claims that laws are designed to keep slaves in ignorance, denying them knowledge and freedom.

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