Frederick Douglass used the words of Psalm 137 in his famous speech, ‘What to a Slave is the Fourth of July?’ For centuries, ...

Guide to Black history: Places to learn more about contributions, struggles, achievements Four Milwaukee museums highlight different aspects of Black history Beginning of dialog window.

ESSENCE celebrates the changemakers shaping a bold, Black future today during Black History Month. With our second annual “Black Futures Now” list, we’re honoring a select group of leaders ...

The power of Douglass’s words is so resonant that even now the 1852 speech gets recited in public settings, which is what will happen in 16 New Hampshire locations at noon on Saturday, June 28.

Object Details Created by C. M. Battey, American, 1873 - 1927 Subject of Frederick Douglass, American, 1818 - 1895 Description A seated portrait of an older Frederick Douglass. Douglass wears a suit ...

The Frederick Douglass Honor Society will hold its annual community reading of Frederick Douglass’s historic address “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” on Saturday, July 5, starting ...

Explore the rich musical heritage of the Baltimore-Washington corridor and the artists who have shaped the region's sound during Black Music Month.

The city unveiled plans Monday for this year's highly anticipated Baldwin Richardson Foods Frederick Douglass HBCU Football Classic.

In newly formed Black congregations, the famous abolitionist and others were able to live out their faith—and affirm their full humanity.

Frederick Douglass Unity Day is a celebration with not only food and music, but helps to preserve the legacy of this important historical figure, we'll share the details.