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What does freedom really mean? Many see freedom as a right. Spiritually, it symbolizes both a gift and a duty. While it protects us from fear or oppression, it also invites us to live with intention.

“Today you reap the fruits of their success,” Douglass told his audience. “The freedom gained is yours, and you, therefore, ...