But patriotism’s home base clearly is the United States. Fully half of Americans think their country is the best on Earth, ...

In newly formed Black congregations, the famous abolitionist and others were able to live out their faith—and affirm their ...

From enslavement to freedom: Douglass’s early life American orator, editor, author, abolitionist and former slave Frederick Douglass (1818 – 1895) edits a journal at his desk, late 1870s.

Historian Field Horne’s latest book, “Saratoga’s Black Heritage: A Guidebook,” returns Douglass to the area, this time to Saratoga Springs, in April 1870.

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Even before Douglass arrived in Ireland in 1845, he was aware of the rich tradition of Irish men and women involved in the transatlantic movement to bring an end to the U.S. system of enslavement.

In his lifetime, Douglass wrote 1,200 pages of autobiography, edited newspapers for nearly two decades, and wrote thousands of speeches. “Words are core to the story of [Douglass] because he left us ...

Along with the Frederick Douglass exhibit is a selection of books about the man. “He was a great American, who was brave and selfless,” library Executive Director Tiffany Verzani said.