Today we bring you two excellent Audiobook readings of some famous short works by two of the most influential men in early American History. Both are fascinating glimpses at the lives and hearts of these great men:
MY ESCAPE FROM SLAVERY
by Frederick Douglass
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. (38 minutes)
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CAST DOWN YOUR BUCKET WHERE YOU ARE
by Booker T. Washington
One of the most famous and widely circulated speeches that Booker T. Washington ever gave, on using what you have, where you are, to make a difference in the lives of those around you. (10 minutes)
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Hey there, Thank-you for the poetry. I find it a fresh change of pace.
Thank you so much for sharing these inspiring resources.
This is great for Black History Month !!
Thank you so much for passing along these resources related to Black History! As a black homeschooling family, we find ourselves in the extreme minority locally in regard to skin color. The fact that you acknowledge the rich history of godly people who are also black is very encouraging to me! Thank you so much and God bless.