Historians say homes in Natick, Sudbury were used to help slaves escape the South
Israel How Browne, also known as Israel Howe Browne, lived at 71 Concord St. He was known to allow escaped slaves to sleep in ...
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PHOTOS: UMD community members frolic outside during snow day
Students built snowmen, threw snowballs at each other, fished and more during the University of Maryland’s snow day on ...
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Why Black History Month Matters to Filipinos: A Shared History of Struggle and Progress
Every February, the United States commemorates Black History Month, a time dedicated to honoring the achievements, ...
In Saratoga lecture, abolitionist Frederick Douglass criticized Quaker minister who said slaves better off than free Blacks
African-American social reformer, abolitionist and writer Frederick Douglass was the country's most famous Black man of the ...
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Abolitionist Frederick Douglass drew big crowds for this speech in Elmira: History column
Here's what Frederick Douglass said during a visit to Elmira, which drew people from everywhere within a hundred miles.
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Art in the Parks Honoring the Black Experience
This monument honors abolitionist, writer, orator, and publisher Frederick Douglass. It stands at the gateway to Harlem on Central Park's west side. The memorial includes a complex colored paving ...
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Celebration planned for Frederick Douglass' 207th birthday
February is not only Black History Month. It’s also the birthday of famous abolitionist Frederick Douglass, and his Eastern ...