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The bands of bondage were so strong that no way appeared for my release: yet at times a hope arose in my heart that a way would open for it.

Richard Allen

Much depends upon us for the help of our color—more than many are aware. If we are lazy and idle, the enemies of freedom plead it as a cause why we ought not to be free, and say we are better in a state of servitude, and that giving us our liberty would be an injury to us, and by such conduct we strengthen the bands of oppression and keep many in bondage who are more worthy than ourselves.

Richard Allen

Richard Allen

Richard Allen

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Born: February 14, 1760

Died: March 26, 1831 (aged 71)

Bio: Richard Allen was a minister, educator, writer, and one of America's most active and influential black leaders. In 1794, he founded the African Methodist Episcopal Church, the first independent black denomination in the United States.

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