And Douglass did so, it is worth noting, by championing the same founding principles that he celebrated in his Fourth of July ...

Explore the life and legacy of Frederick Douglass, a leader in abolition whose words and actions shaped the fight for justice and equality.

The Annotated Frederick Douglass Introduction and annotations by David W. Blight In 1866, the famous abolitionist laid out his vision for radically reshaping America in the pages of The Atlantic.

Frederick Douglass’s Vision for a Reborn America In the immediate aftermath of the Civil War, he dreamed of a pluralist utopia. By David W. Blight December 2019 Issue ...

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, Douglass ...

Worcester honors its unique connection with abolitionist Frederick Douglass WORCESTER - Worcester plans to honor the significant role that Frederick Douglass played as a speaker in the city in March.

On July 5, 1852, orator and abolitionist Frederick Douglass gave a speech at an event commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Ben Guillory, producing/artistic director of the ...

Above, Frederick Douglass character actor Nathan Richardson, left, stands with Millicent Brown, Lennox Brown, Lawson Brown and, in the front, Logan Brown. At right, shirts were created by Mount ...

Last year at this time I published the following post about an important speech that Frederick Douglass gave about American slavery in 1852 and why 21st century students should learn it.

Why an 1852 speech by Frederick Douglass should be taught to students today “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” offers a window into slavery and the experiences of black Americans.

This Juneteenth is the 10th anniversary of the unveiling of Frederick Douglass's bronze statue in the United States Capitol. As we reflect on his well-earned place in our history, we have to ask ...