"The doctrine of the equality of human rights forms the basis of all lawful government and of all true civilization."
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About Angelina Grimke
Angelina Grimké was an American abolitionist and women's rights advocate. Born into a wealthy slave-owning family in South Carolina, she became deeply opposed to slavery and left her family's plantation. Along with her sister, Sarah Grimké, she became a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement, delivering powerful speeches and writing extensively about the injustices of slavery. Angelina also advocated for women's rights, challenging traditional gender roles and advocating for women's education and suffrage.
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