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What were abolitionist risking by speaking out and fighting for emancipation of slaves ?

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they will risk there lives

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Not sure what you're looking for exactly, but they were certainly risking their lives and livelihoods. African-Americans weren't the only people to be lynched in the fight against racism- black and white abolitionists were at risk as well (though certainly whites to a lesser degree).
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