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 ...

February is the birth month of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, two important American figures in Black history. The United States takes this month to recognize the often undiscussed ...

Frederick Douglass, born into slavery in 1818, never knew the precise date he was born, but later chose Feb. 14 as his ...

When Tarence Bailey Sr. received a formal memo from the Maryland National Guard declining to support a celebration for Frederick Douglass on Saturday, it felt personal.

Black History Month, celebrated annually in February, is a time to honor the significant contributions and achievements of Black Americans throughout U.S. history. The observance has evolved over the ...

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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 ...