Douglass

July 5, 2018

How Reading ‘Ruined’ Frederick Douglass as a Slave

For Frederick Douglass, reading ignited a fire within, broadened his horizons, strengthened his sense of self and his determination to find freedom. The post How Reading […]
July 4, 2017

Why Frederick Douglass Chose ‘By the Rivers of Babylon’ for July 4th

What is the meaning of the 2,500-year old Hebrew psalm for oppressed groups? The post Why Frederick Douglass Chose ‘By the Rivers of Babylon’ for July […]