FAQ About Frederick Douglass

Frederick Douglass was a prominent African-American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman in the 19th century. He is best known for his efforts to end slavery and his work as a speaker and writer advocating for human rights and equality. Born into slavery, Douglass escaped and became a leading voice in the abolitionist movement, publishing numerous works, including his famous autobiography "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave."