Henry Highland Garnet, a minister, abolitionist, and diplomat, was born into slavery in Kent County, Maryland. He became a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement, known for his powerful speeches advocating for the immediate end of slavery and for Black self-determination. In 1865, Garnet became the first African American to deliver a sermon in the House of Representatives.
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