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

The bold stage show '3 Summers of Lincoln' — starring Ivan Hernandez, Quentin Earl Darrington, Carmen Cusack and Saycon ...

A celebration of Frederick Douglass comes as many worry Trump will turn back the clock on diversity and inclusion ...

After the Department of Defense declared “identity months” like Black History Month “dead,” National Guard units reportedly ...

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

Today marks the 207th anniversary of the birth of Frederick Douglass, one of the greatest Americans to ever live. After he ...

Let’s draw on the defiant wisdom of Frederick Douglass as Trump carries out a blitzkrieg against democracy in the US.

In what feels like the dwindling hours of this democracy, I’m painfully aware of the erosion of civil rights gains.

During Black History Month, Rochester residents have a significant reason to celebrate. The city is recognized as one of the five key U.S. cities central to the abolition movement, alongside Boston, ...

Our ancestors are watching us, and they’re cheering us on,” Joan Walls said addressing dinner guests Saturday at the 59th ...