Anti-slavery activist Frederick Douglass first delivered this speech on July 5, 1852, in Rochester, New York. It was part of ...

On the anniversary of America’s independence, the abolitionist leader Frederick Douglass made a biblical Psalm – Psalm 137 – best known for its opening line, “By the Rivers of Babylon,” a centerpiece ...

How one of the Constitution’s earliest critics used the founding language — and silences — to fight for freedom.

Rochester is considering the creation of a cultural corridor in downtown to celebrate the life and legacy of Frederick Douglass.

Frederick Douglass's story speaks to the power of human spirit and education's liberating force. Slavery's chains could not contain his hunger for knowledge, leading him to become one of America's ...

In his autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, Douglass thanked Providence for the early lessons he received, as a child, on the alphabet and a few basic words from his ...

THE YEAR 1845 was a momentous one for Frederick Douglass, the Black abolitionist orator and writer. That spring he published his first book, “Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an ...

Frederick Douglass’ descendant delivers free memoirs to Philly students Against the backdrop of recent book bans, Kevin Douglass Greene's efforts have been highlighted as a way to help preserve ...

Greenwich honors the activism of formerly enslaved abolitionist Frederick Douglass, who devoted his life to the struggle for human rights.

A bust of the famous abolitionist Frederick Douglass was unveiled in the Massachusetts Senate Chamber. It is the first bust to be added there in more than 125 years.

Frederick Douglass, born into slavery in 1818, never knew the precise date he was born, but later chose Feb. 14 as his birthdate. We urge all Americans to consider the ideas, life and legacy of the… ...

The great-great-grandson of Frederick Douglass, a prominent Black historical figure, visited the Southern Illinois University campus in early February and spoke about the importance of investing in ...