What Frederick Douglass thinks about education

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American abolitionist and writer (about 1817 to 1895); born into slavery, escaped in 1838 and became a principal leader and spokesperson of the abolition movement; author of three autobiographies.

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2 dated positions, c. 1881, in their own words. Our reading of what Frederick Douglass has said — not written or endorsed by them.

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1. c. 1881

   Our readingHigh schools and colleges did not meet free Black Americans’ most pressing needs then

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   Their wordsI answer, first, not by establishing for our use high schools and colleges. Such institutions are, in my judgment, beyond our immediate occasions and are not adapted to our present most pressing wants.

   ↗Life and Times of Frederick Douglass (1881)gutenberg.org All 17 from this book

3. c. 1881

   Our readingThe vote was needed to open schools and education to Black Americans

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   Their wordsThe ballot in the hands of the negro was necessary to open the door of the school house, and to unlock the treasures of knowledge to him.

   ↗Life and Times of Frederick Douglass (1881)gutenberg.org All 17 from this book