Henry Highland Garnet, a prominent African American minister, abolitionist, and diplomat, died at the age of 66 in Monrovia, Liberia. Garnet was known for his powerful speeches advocating for the end of slavery and was the first African American to deliver a sermon in the U.S. House of Representatives. His appointment as U.S. Minister to Liberia symbolized his enduring commitment to Black liberation and international diplomacy.
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