bers (Notes, 11/27/00). Most blacks remained loyal to Garrison, although in the 1840s many blacks became more independent. They were more critical of white abolitionist and their racism and prejudice. Blacks recognized that many white abolitionists were against slavery but not for equal rights because they still possessed racist views. In the 1840s, a new group of black leaders emerges, the radical fugitive slaves (Notes, 11/29/00). These fugitive slaves began lecturing and telling their stories. Frederick Douglass, an eloquent ex-slave from Maryland, denounced ideas of violent rebellions. He published several books, Narrative and My Bondage and My Freedom, which shared his story and his views on the importance of equality for blacks. The sharing of stories was common among these new black leaders. By sharing a story, it gave the listeners a chance to relate to occurrences in their lives (Notes, 11/27/00). These leaders would tell audiences their experiences while in slavery and how they gained their freedom. Their stories were used to give hope and inspiration to others. Through their experiences, they showed the evils of slavery. The struggle for emancipation and equality was extremely difficult. All abolitionists wanted an end to slavery, but often times only blacks wanted equality in society. The different goals led to different methods of obtaining these goals. Some methods of black abolitionists became much more radical and violent to end slavery. This was a direct reaction to the racism of many white abolitionists. Even with different methods, the outcome of the effort was freedom for the slaves and eventual equality for blacks...
