What can society learn from Frederick Douglass?

From Chains to Change

Perseverance: Continuance in a state of grace leading finally to a state of glory.

     Frederick Douglass is a well-known activist and abolitionist. The one quality society can learn from him is his perseverance. Douglass went through so much, but not just him, the entire slave population. They had to endure so much, that instinctively perseverance would arise in the strong minded individuals which some of the slaves were. To be on the same level of legendary status as Frederick Douglass, perseverance, overcoming your obstacles using faith, and always being in control of your life is the way to reach his success. He was a slave, but yet gained freedom and made something for himself. Not only did he make something out of himself, he helped other reach their goal and see that perseverance can lead to great things.

"All great masters are chiefly distinguished by the power of adding a second, a third, and perhaps a fourth step in a continuous line. Many a man has taken the first step. With every additional step you enhance immensely the value of your first." Ralph Waldo Emerson 

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The Proof is in the Pudding 

     In society since Frederick Douglass's passing away, many people including African Americans have achieved great things despite the odds that were against them. 

A few African Americans that have persevered and  influenced lives.

    African American influence on the masses is only possible through perseverance, because over time and through history, things have been virtually set in stone, in the way that makes it hard for African Americans to prosper. The good thing about it all, is that people still prosper despite the odds. People like Martin Luther King Jr., Micheal Jordan, and Oprah Winfrey, all came from the bottom of life, the ghetto, the unforgotten places of the world to become greatness and very influential figures, just like Frederick Douglass.

THE FUTURE

     At the end of the day, Frederick Douglass will be able to provide the future generations proof that no matter the trial or tribulation, perseverance and persistence is the key. "Love thy father" and "Honor Thou Neighbor" because we are in this game called life TOGETHER. Despite those at the top who don't care about the youth, but care about money. Know what you are doing and always be in control.

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