William Lloyd Garrison: A very good friend of mine. A very important and influential figure in the abolition community, he was not only another person to be inspired by, but was also a comrade, who I was well acquainted with. We along with the many other people involved in this movement, worked vigoruosly to persuade people to believe that the abolishment of slavery was a necessity.
James Forten and Robert Purvis: My admirable grandfather and uncle were both my inspiration to be an abolitionist. Coming from a long line of prominent abolitionists has instilled in the need to help my fellow brethren, and do as much as I can to free them from bondage.
Maria Weston Chapman: Maria and I met through Mr. Garrison, some years ago. When we started working together to have women speak their mind about anti-slavery efforts, we began to found societies. Our efforts were so persisent, for lack of better words, she became part of the executive board for the American Anti-Slavery Society, and I joined multiple societies along with this one.
The Philadelphia Anti-Slavery Society: This society is part of my blood. Many relatives are members of this society. My grandmother Charlotte Forten (my namesake) and my aunts Margaretta Forten, Sarah Puris and Harriet Purvis helped found the society in 1833. My grandfather James Forten also did a tremendous amount of work for the society as well.
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