On the recordJanuary 1, 1881
I have never felt myself isolated since I entered the field to plead the cause of the slave, and demand equal rights for all.
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Frederick Douglass
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Editor's note · Context
Douglass reflects on his life's work, stating that his commitment to abolition and equal rights has always provided him with a sense of belonging and support.
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