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Slaves are generally expected to sing as well as to work.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “Slaves are generally expected to sing as well as to work.”
Editor's note · Context
This quote highlights the expectation placed on slaves to perform and entertain, illustrating the dehumanizing aspects of their labor.
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