Frederick Douglass is woven into the fabric of American history — and my dreams | Opinion Last year, the reason was clear. I was helping my niece with a history project. But his image lingers in ...

For two years in a row, I’ve had dreams about Frederick Douglass during the month of February. Perhaps it's because I'm raising Black history — my son ...

“Since this event is organized as part of a Black History Month celebration, the Maryland National Guard cannot support,” the note said.

“8 Arias for the Abolitionist is an experience that gives the audience a surprising look at the variety of talented musicians, singers and poets who joined Frederick Douglass and other ...

A part of the reason February was selected as Black History Month was to also celebrate the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, both prominent abolitionists.

Black History Month is marked in February, and the history of the observance dates back almost a century.

He chose the second week of February for Negro History Week because of its link to Abraham Lincoln’s birthday on Feb. 12 and Frederick Douglass’ birthday or Douglass Day, which falls on Feb. 14.

Why is Black History Month celebrated in February? February was selected as the month to celebrate Black History because it included the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass ...