Visitors can tour Frederick Douglass National Historic Site and explore the life of one of America’s most influential ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – As Black History Month unfolds, residents of Hampton Roads are invited to engage in a unique celebration of freedom and artistry at “8 Arias for Abolitionist.” This ...

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 in ...

In 1833, Frederick Douglass was sent to a slave breaker to be beaten back into submission. After six months of beatings, Douglass fought back. "I was nothing before. I was a man now." ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For two years in a row, during the month of February, I’ve had dreams about Frederick Douglass. Last year, the reason was clear.

Social reformer, abolitionist and former slave Frederick Douglass is most known for his speech entitled, “What to a slave is the Fourth of July?” His powerful words left a mark that extended past the ...

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The press gallery overlooking the U.S. House chamber has been renamed after the abolitionist, writer and presidential adviser Frederick Douglass in a bipartisan move brokered by ...

Rochester, N.Y.— Excitement is growing ahead of Saturday's inaugural Frederick Douglass HBCU Weekend of Hope Football Classic. Bands forAlbany State and Central State University practiced all day ...

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, because it is ...