On the record
Now half a dozen colored lawyers successfully practice their profession in the courts of the District.
Said by
Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “Now half a dozen colored lawyers successfully practice their profession in the courts of the District.”
Editor's note · Context
Douglass celebrates the emergence of African American lawyers in the courts, showcasing their professional advancement.
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