Al Sharpton once states, “As I often say, we have come a long way from the days of slavery, but in 2014, discrimination and inequality still saturate our society in modern ways. Though racism may be less blatant now in many cases, its existence is undeniable.” Moreover, what is stated in this quote can help support the fact that although slavery is no longer present in the 21st century, Americans will always treat those of different color with no respect, Americans would celebrate freedom while colored people would get beaten and worked to death. However, one man's speech, Frederick Douglass, made sure to aware American society of their hypocrisy. Douglass was born around 1818 and grew up on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, where he was a
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For example, Is it not astonishing that, while we are plowing, planting, and reaping, using all kinds of mechanical tools, …… confessing and worshipping the Christian God, and looking hopefully for life and immortality beyond the grave we are called upon to prove that we are men?” It is clearly stated that no matter how much they try to prove that they're men, American’s still consider them as slaves simply because of the pigmentation of their skin. Moreover, America rejoice that they’re free while there are men who are derived of their right to live in everyday society. This statement clearly exposes American society, in the matter that the U.S. states that every man is equal. The hypocrisy is fairly evident, how is someone who acts like a man not be considered a man by …show more content…
Frederick states, “At a time like this, scorching irony, not convincing argument, is needed. Oh! had I the ability, and could I reach the nation's ear, I would today pour out a fiery stream of biting ridicule, blasting reproach, withering sarcasm, and stern rebuke……the hypocrisy of the nation must be exposed; and its crimes against God and man must be denounced.” Therefore, if he had the attention of the nation he would present a speech with irony that could forever place a mark on the hypocrites of
For example, Is it not astonishing that, while we are plowing, planting, and reaping, using all kinds of mechanical tools, …… confessing and worshipping the Christian God, and looking hopefully for life and immortality beyond the grave we are called upon to prove that we are men?” It is clearly stated that no matter how much they try to prove that they're men, American’s still consider them as slaves simply because of the pigmentation of their skin. Moreover, America rejoice that they’re free while there are men who are derived of their right to live in everyday society. This statement clearly exposes American society, in the matter that the U.S. states that every man is equal. The hypocrisy is fairly evident, how is someone who acts like a man not be considered a man by …show more content…
Frederick states, “At a time like this, scorching irony, not convincing argument, is needed. Oh! had I the ability, and could I reach the nation's ear, I would today pour out a fiery stream of biting ridicule, blasting reproach, withering sarcasm, and stern rebuke……the hypocrisy of the nation must be exposed; and its crimes against God and man must be denounced.” Therefore, if he had the attention of the nation he would present a speech with irony that could forever place a mark on the hypocrites of