frederick douglass by arteology
Frederick Douglass (born Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey, circa 1818 – February 20, 1895) was an American abolitionist, women’s suffragist, editor, orator, author, statesman, minister and reformer. Escaping from slavery, he made strong contributions to the abolitionist movement, and achieved a public career that led to his being called “The Sage of Anacostia” and “The Lion of Anacostia”. Douglass is one of the most prominent figures in African American and United States history.
He was a firm believer in the equality of all people, whether black, female, Native American, or recent immigrant. He was fond of saying, “I would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong.”
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thios is a wonderful tribute and an informative series !LIZ
A brilliant, brilliant man Douglass was.
I love the quote you’ve included. It does his beliefs justice.
our man freddie was the right man for the right time, thank you for visiting and support, gallo
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True story: When I was a very little girl I went to the children’s library on 135th St in Harlem. After consuming everything of interest, I asked the librarian is there were more books She answered in the affirmative and pointed me into the other section , through an immense, to me, wooden door to the adult book section. The very first image I saw upon the wall was this one and I was entranced by the intense gaze. When I asked who he was, I was directed to my first taste of adult education. So all that to say…this series is sooooooo very important, Gallo, but this image (and the quote!!!)in particular is so apropos of THIS time. Thank you for the heart, mind and taking the time to mount this series.
Blessings on your day,
~Sassafras