On the record
Again I utterly deny the charge on the fundamental ground that those who bring the charge do not and dare not give the Negro a chance to be heard in his own defence.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “Again I utterly deny the charge on the fundamental ground that those who bring the charge do not and dare not give the…”
Editor's note · Context
Douglass challenges the fairness of accusations against Black individuals, emphasizing their lack of opportunity to defend themselves.
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