On the record
Now, I hold, no less than his accusers, that the crime alleged against the Negro is the most revolting which men can commit.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “Now, I hold, no less than his accusers, that the crime alleged against the Negro is the most revolting which men can…”
Editor's note · Context
Douglass acknowledges the severity of the crime attributed to African Americans, emphasizing its moral implications.
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