On the recordJanuary 1, 1855
Slavery does away with fathers, as it does away with families.
Said by
Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “Slavery does away with fathers, as it does away with families.”
Editor's note · Context
From his autobiography, Douglass explains how the institution of slavery systematically destroys familial bonds, particularly the role of fathers.
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