EPISODE · Jun 28, 2023 · 36 MIN
The Grimke Sisters: How Two Southern Slave-Owning Quakers Became America's Fiercest Abolitionists
from Thee Quaker Podcast · host Georgia Sparling, Jon Watts, Lee Ann Bain, Louise Knight, Louise W. Knight
Sarah and Angelina Grimke were unapologetically anti-slavery and pro-women’s rights. Their convictions were driven by their faith in God, yet it got them booted from Quakerism, made their name a curse among their Southern peers, and even caused controversy among fellow abolitionists. The Grimke sisters made history, yet their names have largely been forgotten. Today, we introduce you to these unlikely abolitionists.Find more information about our guests, more information on the Grimke sisters and a transcript with discussion questions on our episode page.Give us a call and tell us what "conscientious objector" means to you: 215-278-9411. Become a monthly supporter! Sign up for the Daily Quaker Message.
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Sarah and Angelina Grimke were unapologetically anti-slavery and pro-women’s rights. Their convictions were driven by their faith in God, yet it got them booted from Quakerism, made them a byword among their Southern peers, and even caused controversy among fellow abolitionists.
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