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Two direct descendants of prominent figures of United States history — Frederick Douglass and John Brown — met in Philadelphia for the first time at a hip hop play featuring their ancestors. Brian ...
A mural of Frederick Douglass recently unveiled in the county where he was once enslaved is dividing the town and drawing criticism from some of his descendants.
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello said the millions of travelers who pass through the airport each year will be able to ...
Kenneth B. Morris, Jr., the great-great-great grandson of Frederick Douglass is coming to Martha's Vineyard for a ...
Photo: Getty Images North America Over 200 years after Frederick Douglass questioned “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July ...
"Bringing this new legacy to one of our region's most visible traveled spaces will help us to honor Douglass' legacy and ...
Douglass delivered his speech amid profound national divisions. At stake was the stark contradiction between America’s stated ...
EASTON — Exactly 130 years after Frederick Douglass’ death, the Talbot County-born abolitionist and civil rights leader was honored for his lasting impact on freedom, equality and education.
The annual Juneteenth holiday observes the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. It marks the day ...
Douglass’ extended family received a note just last week from the Maryland National Guard informing them of the decision.