The Color of Abolition: How a Printer, a Prophet, and a Contessa Moved a Nation
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Author Linda Hirshman will discuss the alliance between Frederick Douglass, William Lloyd Garrison, and Maria Weston Chapman鈥攁nd how its breakup led to the success of an American social movement. In the crucial early years of the abolition movement, the Boston branch of the cause seized upon the star power of Frederick Douglass to make its case for slaves鈥� freedom. Journalist William Lloyd Garrison promoted emancipation, while Garrison loyalist Maria Weston Chapman, known as 鈥渢he Contessa,鈥� raised money and managed Douglass鈥檚 speaking tour.
Through incisive, original analysis, Hirshman argues that the inevitable breakup was in fact a successful failure. Eventually Douglass was able to dangle the prize of his endorsement over the Republican Party鈥檚 candidate for President, Abraham Lincoln. Two years later, the abolition of slavery became immutable law.
Joining the author in conversation will be Margaret Sullivan, Media Columnist at the Washington Post.
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