A giant of an American like Frederick Douglass would want to stump at this cultural crossroads and connect with influential citizens and vast urban voting blocs with the hope that changes beneficial to the civil and human rights of the country’s long-persecuted Black and Indigenous peoples, as well as support for women’s suffrage movements, would be won.
Having him accept an invitation to preach and prophesize here is a remarkable feat, considering the legend’s hectic schedule and declining stamina as he enters old age, walking stick in hand. The throngs pushing their way past an exterior transparency — a primitive electric sign, emblazoned this evening with Douglass’ famed name — find their way to over 300 racks of chairs, leaving the tight aisles up for grabs.
The orator’s position against Cleveland, who is seeking reelection, becomes more pointed; his support for Harrison, more profound. For a full hour, Douglass grips palms with Jersey Cityites, rests his hands on shoulders, converses over shouts and cheers, laughs heartily. When the moment calls, he slips away with his entourage out a private stage door leading onto the blue-slated Bergen Avenue sidewalk. A wagon has been waiting for him. It is complete nighttime; clean autumnal air circulates through the streets.
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