Frederick Douglass

New Book ‘The Grift’ Unravels The History Of Black Republicans From Frederick Douglass To Clarence Thomas

According to author Clay Cane, "The original Black Republicans would find the Black Republicans of today repulsive."
12/20/2023

Emperor Shields Tells Frederick Douglass He's Ready To Fight

The movie is based on a true story from the pre-Civil War.
02/18/2020

'Name One Thing Frederick Douglass Did': People Go In on President Trump for His Un-Inspired and Ignorant Black History Month Speech

It's clear the POTUS knows nothing about Frederick Douglass.
02/01/2017
Frederick Douglass, Black Republicans

This Day in Black History: Sept. 3, 1838

Frederick Douglass became an abolitionist in Massachusetts.
08/27/2014

This Day in Black History: Aug. 12, 1922

Frederick Douglass' home becomes a national museum.
08/12/2014
Frederick Douglass, Black Republicans

This Day in Black History: July 5, 1852

Frederick Douglass gives iconic anti-slavery speech.
07/05/2014
Living the Dream

CBC Members Share Their Black History Inspirations

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Frederick Douglass Honored With Capitol Statue - A ceremony was held to unveil a statue honoring abolitionist Frederick Douglass in the Capitol Visitor’s Center Emancipation Hall. After years of delay, the over seven-feet-tall bronze figure became the first statue to represent the District of Columbia in the Emancipation Hall. (Photo: Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Photo of the Day: A Capitol Homecoming for Frederick Douglass

Bronze statue of Douglass unveiled in the U.S. Capitol.
06/19/2013
Poster Child

Wacky Moments From the NRA Convention

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CPAC Attendee Says Slavery Was Good for Blacks

Scott Terry defends segregation at the conservative summit.
03/18/2013
The Kinsey Collection

Black History Collection Makes Its Disney Debut

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