Frederick douglass

Discover Pinterest’s best ideas and inspiration for Frederick douglass. Get inspired and try out new things.
Frederick Douglass – The Cardinal Fredrick Douglas, Frederick Douglas, Frederick Douglass Quotes, Coloured People, Frederick Douglass, Neo Soul, Steve Harvey, The Orator, Man Character

Frederick Douglass (1818-95) was a prominent American abolitionist, author and orator. Born a slave, Douglass escaped at age 20 and went on to become a world-renowned anti-slavery activist. His three autobiographies are considered important works of the slave narrative tradition as well as classics of American autobiography. Douglass’ work as a reformer ranged from his...

1822- Denmark Vesey organizes 1000s of African-Americans in secretly crafting about 250 pike heads & over 300 daggers. He plans to burn Charleston & initiate a general rebellion against oppression, but the plan is betrayed & Vesey and 34 others are hanged. The trial record is destroyed for fear that it will inspire others to follow his example. African History, Frederick Douglas, Frederick Douglass Quotes, George Custer, John Brown, Frederick Douglass, Contemporary Portrait, The Orator, Black Man

1822- Denmark Vesey organizes 1000s of African-Americans in secretly crafting about 250 pike heads & over 300 daggers. He plans to burn Charleston & initiate a general rebellion against oppression, but the plan is betrayed & Vesey and 34 others are hanged. The trial record is destroyed for fear that it will inspire others to follow his example.

Explore idea collections

Related interests