https://freerepublic.com/tag/confederatesoffr/ en-us Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:31:29 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4384829/posts Two direct descendants of prominent abolitionists reflected on the legacy of slavery and the challenges facing Black Americans during a visit to WHYY on Juneteenth. Kevin Douglass Greene, a descendant of Frederick Douglass, said he has little sympathy for people who believe they have lost rights or privileges, noting that African Americans spent generations fighting for basic rights and opportunities. “I can’t feel sorry for … certain populations in the United States [who] felt that they lost their rights and privileges. Just think about the amount of time that it took for African Americans in this country to achieve those... WHYY https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4384829/posts#comment Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:31:29 GMT