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Frederick Douglass used the words of Psalm 137 in his famous speech, ‘What to a Slave is the Fourth of July?’ For centuries, ...
Inside the gym at Hamilton, there are students representing several famous people, from Simone Biles to Frederick Douglass, for Black History Month.
Each February, we celebrate Black History Month by honoring the achievements of African Americans who have shaped this nation. From Frederick Douglass to Booker T. Washington, from Thomas Sowell ...
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 ...
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 ...
In The Fire Next Time, James Baldwin reminds us that Black history “testifies to nothing less than the perpetual achievement ...
It is unknown why February is Black History Month, but Jones said the month coinciding with former President Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass’ birthdays may have been a factor.
Citing DoD order, Md. National Guard to skip Frederick Douglass event The guidance bars military departments from using official resources to support cultural awareness months.
Here's everything you should know about Black History Month, from the people who started the tradition to how to observe this February.
Despite threats to end Black History Month programs and others at some federal agencies, groups vow to recognize it outside the workplace.
“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 ...