FAQ About Frederick Douglass

Frederick Douglass was a prominent African American abolitionist, orator, and writer in the 19th century. Born into slavery in Maryland in 1818, he escaped to freedom in 1838 and became a leading voice in the fight against slavery and for social justice for African Americans. Douglass is renowned for his powerful speeches and autobiographies, including "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave," which highlighted the brutal realities of slavery.