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Thinking today of notable 18th century abolitionists, especially Olaudah Equiano and William Wilberforce. The financial incentives they argued against were formidable. If they could speak out & succeed so can we. Here's an excerpt of Wilberforce's speech May 12, 1789
11:31 AM - Feb 02, 2023
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Helen De Cruz
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In response to Helen De Cruz.
Several things to note about this speech (full text here)...
Wilberforce emphasizes collective responsibility for the horrors of the slave trade, while acknowledging some people are more immediately involved

https://www.artofmanliness.com/abolition-speech-by-william-wilberforce/
11:35 AM - Feb 02, 2023
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Helen De Cruz
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In response to Helen De Cruz.
Wilberforce says that he will not appeal to the passions, by which he means it's not mere emotion (because the descriptions are vivid and horrific). He also uses facts to debunk the slave traders' assertions. He doesn't sugarcoat or water down his aims (total abolition of slave trade) /end
11:55 AM - Feb 02, 2023
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