Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, where ignorance prevails, and where any one class is made to feel that society is an organized conspiracy to oppress, rob and degrade them, neither persons nor property will be safe.
~ Frederick Douglass ~
TheWarner said:
Thank you. 😊
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
He’s been an inspiration to me since I did a report on him in elementary school. What an incredible man!💁🏻
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JJAzar said:
Frederick Douglass is an astounding figure in history. Love this guy!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I feel exactly the same way J.J.!💁🏻
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JJAzar said:
The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass is a book that inspired me not only in my personal life but in my writing. Some of Douglass’ insights into the slave experience are equally enlightening and haunting. Very cool of you to feature him.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Oh my gosh! I read that in college! What an unbelievable autobiography! I’m planning on featuring a quote every Friday for Black History month, and I just knew I had to begin with him.😊
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JJAzar said:
Good on you! That’s a great idea. And there’s nobody better to start with.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
😊
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beetleypete said:
An inspirational man indeed. Although he was not a figure in British history of course, I have read a lot about the US Civil War all my life, so was aware how his words rung true at the time, and since.
Best wishes, Pete.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I have a feeling that even with you being from England Pete, you know much more about him than Mr. Trump!😏
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beetleypete said:
That’s a fair guess, Kim! 🙂
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Jeyran Main said:
Good Morning 🙂 Congratulations! I have nominated you for “The Blogger Recognition Award”. Here is a link to it. http://jeyranmain.com/2017/02/blogger-recognition-award/
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you so much for thinking of me!😊
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Jeyran Main said:
Of course, I rarely get them so when I do, I want to nominate the most important bloggers such as yourself.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Aww. Thank you for those kind words.😌
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Jeyran Main said:
I have had a look at my comment box. Would you mind trying to see if it is working now? Also try commenting on something else so I can understand if it is just this one or all please?
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I just tried commenting on your informative post about malignant melanoma, but the same thing happened. A box also pops up right before saying the site isn’t secure do I still want to submit.
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Jeyran Main said:
No wonder then. I have been thinking why people don’t say much. Of course is site is safe lol I have to now figure why it is doing that.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I just tried again and it’s still saying the same thing. I’m using my iPad so I don’t know if that has anything to do with it. I’m going to try using my Kindle and see if that makes a difference.
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Jeyran Main said:
My service provider tries three different internet explorers. Maybe it is happening because you are on an ipad. Yes, please tell me how that goes.
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Jeyran Main said:
I spoke to my server provider and they tried commenting on three different format sites and there appears to be no problem. I am not sure why you are getting those messages but try and see if you can surpass them and comment then.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
It didn’t work from my Kindle Fire either.
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The Shameful Narcissist said:
I’m going to quote him the next time I see someone value property damage over human lives. Thank you so much for sharing this!
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vinnieh said:
A very true and inspirational quote.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
He was an incredible orator.💁🏻
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vinnieh said:
I can definitely get that from this quote.
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vinnieh said:
Excellent that you shared this powerful speech with us. He makes an excellent point about the often dire disregard that people can have for their fellow man.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
It’s too bad that it’s still the same today Vinnie.😕
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vinnieh said:
I wish people would have more heart and consideration, it’s not much to ask.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
No it isn’t.😔
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vinnieh said:
The world needs some goodness.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
That it does.
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vinnieh said:
I try to to provide it on my blog.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
You do a great job Vinnie.
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vinnieh said:
Thanks, I did two posts today.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I’ll be sure to catch up. I just finished doing one of my own so I’d love to hear your thoughts Vinnie. Here’s a tease: killer tomatoes!
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vinnieh said:
Killer tomatoes?
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I know. It’s just so wrong!
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vinnieh said:
Just reading it now.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Yay! You’ve been missing some of my reviews so I was afraid you were getting bored with me.😔
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vinnieh said:
Oh good heavens no Kim! Nothing like that. At the minute, I’ve been incredibly busy that’s all. Your blog is still the sexiest peach.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Aww! Thanks Vinnie. I definitely wouldn’t want to lose you!🤗
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vinnieh said:
You’ll never lose me sister. I promise that.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
🤗🤗🤗🤗
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vinnieh said:
You’re site is a peach of the best kind. Much like you are too.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Shucks!😌
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vinnieh said:
A lovely, sexy peach.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Aww! You say the nicest things!🤗
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vinnieh said:
Well, I’m a gentleman. And a gentleman must be complimentary of women.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
You most definitely are!
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vinnieh said:
Well I attempt to be. I’m no James Bond, but I can get there.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
😁
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vinnieh said:
Just need to have some luck with the ladies and I’m certifiable 007.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
You will Vinnie. Your soulmate is out there!
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vinnieh said:
Thanks for that big encouragement.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
😁
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Lashaan and Trang (Bookidote) said:
Amazing quote. Say. Don’t you think Black History Month shouldn’t be a thing? That “Black History Month” should be every single day? While I 100% appreciate the idea, I sometimes wonder if its not just going to continuously underline an issue related to ethnicity. I mean, how exactly would we be able to have a future without racism and what not if there’s things like “Black History Month” to remind us that we STILL have issues to this day? There might be a flaw in my reasoning–or maybe not–but I thought I should share it just to hear your thoughts! 😀
– Lashaan
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I think it’s a shame that we still have to have things like Black History Month. The problem is racism and bigotry in America is alive and well, as the election of Mr. Trump has proven. And then there’s the disparity between the way blacks and other minorities are treated by police and the criminal justice system. 😕
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