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

On June 19, 1865, Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger declared at Galveston, Texas, that "all slaves are free" by virtue of Lincoln's edict dated Jan. 1, 1863. It took more than two years to make the promise of ...

The town is actively seeking readers to participate in the “Reading Frederick Douglass Together” event on July 2 from 5-7 p.m ...

The Stowe Center in Hartford is filled with centuries-old history and this Saturday you can explore inside during a tour ...

The opera, written by composer Ulysses Kay with librettist Donald Dorr, depicts a very specific slice of Douglass’s life.

While the 4th of July marked the independence of some during the early stages of the country's history, many were excluded ...

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Americans celebrate an imperfect path toward a more perfect union.

The House will rename several rooms inside the House press gallery at the U.S. Capitol to honor abolitionist Frederick Douglass after a resolution was passed by voice vote on Monday.

President Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass will speak at 5:30 p.m. Friday in a Juneteenth National Independence Day ...