Frederick Douglass

Why is the Negro Lynched? (eBook, ePUB)

Unraveling America's Legacy of Racial Violence and Injustice

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Why is the Negro Lynched?", Frederick Douglass delivers a piercing critique of the systemic racism and societal injustices that underpin the practice of lynching in America. The essay exhibits a meticulous rhetorical style, blending emotive appeal with logical argumentation, reflective of Douglass's oratorical prowess. Set against the backdrop of the post-Civil War Reconstruction era, Douglass's work serves as a clarion call for moral awakening, compelling readers to confront the brutal realities faced by African Americans in a society rife with racial violence and dehumanization. Frederick Douglass, an escaped slave who became a leading voice in the abolitionist movement, used his experiences and extensive travels to highlight the horrors of racial oppression. His insights stem from both personal trauma and a deep commitment to social justice, driven by a vision of equality that transcends race. Douglass's life and writings, encompassing themes of liberty and human dignity, infuse his arguments with authenticity and urgency, seeking not only to inform but to ignite change in societal attitudes. This powerful essay is indispensable for readers seeking to understand the historical roots of racial violence in America. Douglass's profound wisdom and eloquence beckon contemporary audiences to grapple with uncomfortable truths and inspire activism against injustice. A must-read for students of history, social justice advocates, and those committed to fostering a more equitable society.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 194
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664633095
• Artikelnr.: 58436152

Autorenporträt

Frederick Douglass was an American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman who lived from February 1817 or 1818 to February 20, 1895. After escaping slavery in Maryland, he rose to prominence as a national leader of the abolitionist movement in Massachusetts and New York, where he was known for his oratory and incisive antislavery writings. As a result, abolitionists at the time saw him as a living counterexample to enslavers' claims that enslaved persons had the intellectual aptitude to act as independent American citizens. Northerners at the time couldn't believe such a superb orator had been enslaved. Douglass released his initial biography as a reaction to his incredulity. Douglass produced a total of three autobiographies, one of which, The Story of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave (1845), got a bestseller and was influential in promoting the ideal of abolition, as was his second book, My Bondage and My Freedom (1855). Following the Civil War, Douglass was an outspoken advocate for the rights of freed slaves, and he published his final autobiography, Life and Times of Frederick Douglass.