An influential abolitionist speaker refers to a person who played a significant role in advocating for the end of slavery through their powerful and persuasive speeches.
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Frederick Douglass: An escaped slave who became an influential abolitionist speaker and writer known for his powerful narratives and speeches.
Sojourner Truth: A former slave turned abolitionist speaker who spoke passionately about women's rights and the abolishment of slavery.
William Lloyd Garrison: A prominent white abolitionist speaker and publisher of The Liberator newspaper, he dedicated his life to ending slavery through non-violent means.