In the first episode on Frederick Douglass, we explored his escape from enslavement and the beginnings of his career. Now, we pick up with him as the Civil War brews, at the time of John Brown's Raid ...

Born enslaved in 1818, by the time of the Civil War Frederick Douglass was famous around the United States and Europe for his work in the abolition movement. So how did this famous orator learn his ...

Frederick Douglass stood at the podium ... a resolution that he would be free by the end of the year. He planned an escape. But early in April he was jailed after his plan was discovered.

There are many influential African Americans in US History. Many have stood up against slavery, segregation and racial legacy ...

Here's what Frederick Douglass said during a visit to Elmira, which drew people from everywhere within a hundred miles.

At the age of 20, Frederick escaped to New York, where he changed his surname to Douglass. Although he could have continued on to Canada, where he would have been safe, he chose to remain in the U ...

In recognition of Black History Month, Mansfield/ (MRCPL announces the Frederick Douglass: Advocate for Equality exhibit on ...