Frederick Douglass Response To Freedom

The song “Freedom” by SayReal a young talented band converts Frederick Douglass words to lyrics, music, and a video. Frederick Douglass was a 19th century freedom fighter whose inspiration, words, and ideas make up the actual words of the song; it was published April 28th, 2016 (my birthday) by Richard Fink. “Frederick’s song (Freedom)” is based on the life and teachings of abolitionist and civil rights. It is all about tolerance and fighting for the cultural, political, financial and social freedoms for everyone. Yet ironically, we became the victims of the very persecution we were fighting against. In addition, I believe the speaker is appealing to those individuals who care about peace, love, and respect because in the song they’re attempting to give one another the freedom to be who we are. It is about uniting not dividing. A few lyrics from the actual song are “Give me my freedom,” “I’ll fight for your freedom,” and “we must fight for freedom”. Every generation needs to be acquainted with our country’s hard fought struggle for freedom. It’s a history of heroics and hypocrisy, brutality and mercy, and one where much has been lost, but much also gained, in the struggle to ensure that the dream in the Declaration of Independence reaches all America’s. The love of freedom, admiration of Douglass, and shared commitment to freedom is what brought these
Slave owners provided alcohol to their slaves during little down time so they would not think about escape and freedom. Slave owners also worked to keep slaves from learning to read; threatening imprisonment and death for the teachers. And as choruses progress, one will notice how they reflect the evolution of Douglass’ life and thinking. Ultimately, this song, at its essence, captures the powerful message that Douglass championed: that none of us are truly free if all of us are not