contributing to it in one form or another. One name that stands out is Frederick

Douglass, who became a very innovated leader for his people. Douglass was a leader to

his people and knew the importance of freedom and the impact of an education, which

can break all limits. Frederick Douglass was a fortunate individual who learned how to

read which allowed him to become an inspiring speaker. Frederick Douglass felt the

bonds of slavery and knew of its hardships, yet his experience with education, faith,

atmosphere and labor was slightly different compared to his counterparts.

Freedom for the slaves was a dream, it was a thought that was just out of grasp.

One that would lure them to go on day by day wishing and hoping for salvation and the

day of release from the bondage of slavery. A key to obtaining this dream was an

education, which was inaccessible to most slaves and limited their abilities in society and

everyday life. To keep slaves from obtaining an education, most southern states made it

against the law to teach a slave to read. The

Jenkins root as protective. In one sense, his ability to read allowed him further insight

Douglass was allowed to have. He was taught to read and write and learned valuable

of being able to witness such a splendor. The atmosphere around Douglass molded him

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