“Let’s keep this history alive, especially in the face of those who would attempt to edit it out,” Vice President Kamala Harris said during a surprise appearance at the historic gathering.

Through the nonprofit he co-founded, Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives, Morris’ work and that of his mother, Nettie Washington Douglass, has centered around antiracism and human rights.

The two discussed their ancestors’ legacy more than 150 years after the famous figures both attended the Seneca Falls Convention. (Credit: Drew Gardner) Explore Subscribe Newsletters Content ...

Yesterday, NPR released a powerful video featuring a number of Frederick Douglass’ great ... colored my initial impression of Douglass’ descendants’ recitation of his famous speech.