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Angelina Emily Grimké: “Speak then to your relatives, your friends, your acquaintances on the subject of slavery; be not afraid if you are…”

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Speak then to your relatives, your friends, your acquaintances on the subject of slavery; be not afraid if you are conscientiously convinced it is sinful, to say so openly, but calmly, and to let your sentiments be known.
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Angelina Emily Grimké

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Grimké urges individuals to speak out against slavery to their social circles, advocating for open discussions about its moral implications.

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