Comparing Literature: from My Bondage and My Freedom, Frederick Douglass, and In Texas Grass

The selections in this Comparing Literature feature address issues of slavery and its legacy and tell of the need for justice and dignity for all people. Write a poem in response to the ideas these selections present. Your speaker should be a person living today who is reflecting on the past and is considering the notable advances that have been made in terms of freedom, justice, and opportunities for African Americans today.