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Angelina Emily Grimké: “But Abolitionists are complained of, because they, at the same time, fearlessly exposed the sin of the unreasonable and…”

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But Abolitionists are complained of, because they, at the same time, fearlessly exposed the sin of the unreasonable and unholy prejudice which existed against these injured ones.
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Angelina Emily Grimké

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Grimké critiques the backlash against abolitionists for highlighting racial prejudice.

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