What Are the Colored People Doing for Themselves?

By: Frederick Douglass

Narrated by: Russell Coopersmith

In this speech of 1848, the great abolitionist Frederick Douglass makes an eloquent call for self-reliance. He points out that prejudice becomes powerless in the presence of industry, sobriety, and honesty combined with intelligence and self-respect. "There is gold in the earth, but we must dig it", says Douglass in reference to character which is attainable, and each must attain it for himself.

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POWERFUL! JUST POWERFUL!

A short but powerful work with ideals that are relevant for today's world. Must read.

Must read

I love this speech. I recommend every Black American listen to it & live with it in the forefront of their minds.

Prophetic

A timely and prophetic message that still resonates in the 21st century. An exemplary speech

The human experience all people should know

all Americans should be required to know this man.
All humans should know of his writings
for the spirit of this human being knows true freedom

The facts.

Liked and appreciated the information about the church's influence on the needs of all the oppressed.

This needs to be taught to everyone.

The endless story of humanity is that of struggle and toil. We have come very far from the era of the Roman’s where anyone could be a slave. Unfortunately in many parts of the world slavery still exists. Frederick Douglass shows us how we can aspire to be more than we are and to become people of character no matter the circumstances. In fact, the more precarious your situation the stronger and well refined should your character aspire to be.