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 ...

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.

His mother escaped to a nearby grocery ... was popular among abolitionists such as William Lloyd Garrison and Frederick Douglass. Douglass, who was in attendance, said the speech displayed ...

Israel How Browne, also known as Israel Howe Browne, lived at 71 Concord St. He was known to allow escaped slaves to sleep in ...

Toledo city leaders believe the commitment to the youth programs has paid off with the decrease in youth crime and violence.

Abolitionist Rev. Jermain Loguen called Syracuse's Jerry Rescue of 1851 “earthquake voice through the land” against slavery.

This Black History Month, the Banner is teaming up with WriteBoston’s Teens In Print program, highlighting young voices of color. Each week, we will feature the work of three new students, who will ...

In October 1854, a large crowd in Worcester, Massachusetts took action against the presence of "slave catcher" Asa O. Butman ...

With diversity, equity, and inclusion being threatened at every turn, celebrating Black History Month is more important than ...