Charles Remond

Charles Remond

Charles Remond, in my opinion, seems like the kind of man that doesn't care about what other people think about him. The only thing that he cares about is talking to people, and helping them know more about the world and how it works.

Ever since Charles was a young man he has wanted to become a lecturer, as did his sister. Unlike his sister, Charles did become a lecturer, and quite the successful one. He was recruited by the anti-slavery society in 1838. That was the event that finally pushed him to begin living his dream, becoming the first African American lecturer for the anti-slavery society. Ever since he first launched his career he was a huge success speaking in many places all over the United States and England such as: Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, New York, Pennsylvania, and he spoke at the worlds anti-slavery convention in London.

Remond also played a very important role in the military during the civil war recruiting black soldiers for the union army in Massachusetts. He also recruited officers for the 54th Massachusetts infantry. After the war ended, Remond took up a new career working as a Boston street light inspector and clerk in the Boston customhouse.

Charles had two other sisters who were recruited by the anti-slavery society as well. His younger sister, Sarah parker Remond, was active in the Salem Female anti-slavery society and the Massachusetts anti-slavery society. She, like her brother, also had dreams of becoming a lecturer. Charles's other sister, Caroline Remond Putnam was chosen to be on the Executive committee. She was given this honor on May of 1865 during the American anti-slavery convention.

In closing I would like to say how much respect I have for this man. He had the spirit to step up and do what no other black man had done before him. I personally wouldn't be able to do that. This man without a doubt is worthy of remembrance.