Douglass’ genius is not that he saw through America’s hypocrisies; it’s that he saw the correction of those hypocrisies in ...

As we observe the U.S.’s 250 th birthday, I am reminded of the words of James Baldwin, who wrote that, in the true pursuit of ...

Over 200 years after Frederick Douglass questioned “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” in an act of resistance to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. American orator, editor, author, abolitionist and former slave Frederick Douglass (1818 - 1895) edits a journal at his desk, late ...

A 12-year passion project that culminated in a film about abolitionist and orator Frederick Douglass’ Talbot County roots ...

By altering history to make the ruling party look great, leaders can more easily justify their current actions in ways that ...

For almost two decades, Mass Humanities has supported organizations looking to bring people together to read a famous ...

American abolitionist, writer, orator, and social reformer Frederick Douglass was one of the most influential voices against slavery in the 19th century. He often spoke from a place of deep personal ...

As the country moves toward the 250th celebration, the official directive from the Trump administration is clear: be proud, be grateful, and rejoice in our great nation. This rosy narrative overlooks ...

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.