Alma Adams tweeted the following:
"Frederick Douglass was one of the most important abolitionist voices in the world during the 19th century. His importance was undeniable; for example, he was the most photographed American of his era. He credited the use of photography as a powerful tool to end slavery."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Alma Adams:
"He was also intersectional, and was the only Black person at the Seneca Falls Convention on womens rights. He supported womens suffrage at the convention."Read on Twitter"Read on Twitter
"Frederick Douglass chose today, February 14, as his birthday. He was born into slavery in February of 1817 or 1818; records are unclear. He chose February 14 because his mother called him Little Valentine."Read on Twitter
"Today is the fifth anniversary of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.It is yet another morning in our country after a mass shooting, this time at Michigan State University.How many sunrises must be spoiled by tears before we act?"Read on Twitter
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