An individual who actively fought against slavery and sought its complete abolition.
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William Lloyd Garrison: A leading white abolitionist known for his newspaper, The Liberator, which advocated for immediate emancipation without compensation to slaveholders.
Frederick Douglass: An influential African American abolitionist and writer who escaped from slavery himself before becoming an outspoken advocate for equal rights.
Sojourner Truth: A notable African American woman who escaped from slavery and became an eloquent speaker on women's rights and the abolition of slavery.