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Feb 16: Talks by Booker T. Washington & Frederick Douglass

on February 16, 2010

Today, we feature two audio readings courtesy of our sister site, HomeschoolRadioShows.com:

MY ESCAPE FROM SLAVERY by Frederick Douglass (MP3 audio / PDF) – Frederick Douglass was an American abolitionist, women’s suffragist, editor, orator, author, statesman and reformer, and is one of the most prominent figures in African American and United States history. In this Audio reading, he shares a story he held back for many years – just how he escaped from his slave masters and gained his freedom. Included is both an MP3 Audio version of the speech, along with a PDF transcription.

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CAST DOWN YOUR BUCKET WHERE YOU ARE by Booker T. Washington (MP3 audio / PDF) – An audio reading of one of the most famous and widely circulated speeches that Washington ever gave, on using what you have, where you are, to make a difference in the lives of those around you. Included is both an MP3 Audio version of the speech, along with a PDF transcription.

Click here for today’s resource!


One Response to “Feb 16: Talks by Booker T. Washington & Frederick Douglass”

  1. Kim M says:

    We enjoyed these audios very much. Thank you!

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