My Bondage and My Freedom

Frederick Douglass (c. 1818 – February 20, 1895) was an iconic American abolitionist, writer, and orator. Born into slavery in Maryland, Douglass escaped in 1838 and rose to become a principal leader and spokesperson for the abolitionist movement. His eloquent and powerful writings and speeches were instrumental in advocating for the rights of African Americans and the abolition of slavery. Dougla...