On the recordJanuary 1, 1881
We have orators, authors, and other professional men, but these reach only a certain class, and get respect for our race in certain select circles.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “We have orators, authors, and other professional men, but these reach only a certain class, and get respect for our race…”
Editor's note · Context
Douglass notes that while Black Americans have achieved professional success, it only garners respect within limited circles, not broadly for the race.
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