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Explore the life and legacy of Frederick Douglass, a leader in abolition whose words and actions shaped the fight for justice ...
Frederick Douglass stood at the podium, trembling with nervousness. Before him sat abolitionists who had travelled to the Massachusetts island of Nantucket. Only 23 years old at the time ...
“This week Steve Schmidt related a story told to him by Bishop William Barber about a conversation between Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman. We all probably have moments of doubt in dark time ...
For two years in a row, during the month of February, I’ve had dreams about Frederick Douglass. Last year, the reason was clear. My family knows I love ― like, really love ― February ...
Today marks the 207th anniversary of the birth of Frederick Douglass, one of the greatest Americans to ever live. After he escaped from slavery in Talbot County, Md., Douglass eventually settled ...
Douglass had intended to spend only a few days in Dublin but ended up staying four months after receiving such a warm welcome. During this time, he gave almost 50 lectures throughout the country.