"You may imagine the joy manifested by these poor Africans, when they heard one of their own color address them in a friendly manner, and in a language they could comprehend!"

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Source: Lewis Madison Terman (1919). “The Intelligence of School Children: How Children Differ in Ability, the Use of Mental Tests in School Grading and the Proper Education of Exceptional Children”

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Lewis Tappan

Abolitionist, Philanthropist

Lewis Tappan was a prominent abolitionist and social reformer, known for his advocacy for human rights and education during the 19th century.

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