On the recordJanuary 1, 1881
Another ground of hope for our race is in the progress of education.
Said by
Frederick Douglass
Source
gutenberg.orgAnother ground of hope for our race is in the progress of education.
In his autobiography, Douglass identifies the advancement of education as a significant source of optimism for the future of the Black race.
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