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Speak Word For Freedom: Women Against Slavery

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Throughout history, women have played a vital role in the fight against slavery. From the abolitionist movement of the 19th century to the present day, women have spoken out against the evils of slavery and fought for the freedom of all people.

This book, Speak Word For Freedom: Women Against Slavery, collects the speeches and writings of some of the most inspiring women who have fought against slavery. These women's words are a powerful testament to the human spirit and the indomitable power of hope.

Speak a Word for Freedom: Women against Slavery

by Janet Willen

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	6232 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	216 pages

Women's Role in the Abolitionist Movement

Women played a major role in the abolitionist movement in the United States. They organized boycotts of slave-produced goods, petitioned Congress to end slavery, and helped slaves escape to freedom. Some of the most prominent women abolitionists include:

Sarah Grimké: A Quaker abolitionist who wrote and spoke out against slavery. She was one of the first women to speak öffentlichly about slavery.
Angelina Grimké Weld: Sarah's sister, who was also an abolitionist. She wrote the book American Slavery As It Is, which exposed the horrors of slavery.
Lucretia Mott: A Quaker abolitionist and women's rights activist. She was one of the organizers of the first women's rights convention in the United States.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton: A women's rights activist and abolitionist. She was one of the founders of the National Woman Suffrage Association.
Sojourner Truth: A former slave who became an abolitionist and women's rights activist. She was known for her powerful speeches about slavery and women's rights.

Women's Fight Against Slavery Today

Women continue to fight against slavery today. They work to raise awareness about the issue, support survivors of slavery, and advocate for policies that will end slavery once and for all. Some of the organizations that women are involved in include:

The International Abolitionist Network: A global network of organizations that are working to end slavery.
Anti-Slavery International: A non-governmental organization that works to end slavery and human trafficking.
The Polaris Project: A non-profit organization that provides support to survivors of human trafficking.
The National Human Trafficking Hotline: A hotline that provides information and support to victims of human trafficking.

The fight against slavery is not over. But the women who have fought against slavery throughout history have shown us that it is possible to overcome even the most daunting challenges. Their words and actions are a source of inspiration for all of us who believe in a world where everyone is free.

Call to Action

If you want to join the fight against slavery, there are many things you can do. You can donate to organizations that are working to end slavery, volunteer your time, or simply spread the word about the issue. Together, we can make a difference.

Donate to the fight against slavery

Volunteer your time to help end slavery

Spread the word about the fight against slavery

Speak a Word for Freedom: Women against Slavery

by Janet Willen

4.8 out of 5