Frederick Douglass, a former slave, became an abolitionist, statesman, and envoy to Haiti. After his wife Anna died he married Helen Pitts, who was white.

Feb 1, 2011 - Danny Pollard

Emancipation began as a gradual process that culminated in Abraham Lincoln's 1863 Emancipation Proclamation, starting a path toward full social and political equality.

Nov 26, 2009 - Michael Streich

Frederick Douglass proved that one man can make a difference. He championed the cause of freedom and liberty for all men, regardless of color.

Jan 7, 2009 - Jim Osborn

Frederick Douglass fought for an America that would live up to its stated ideals. that "All men are created equal." He dedicated his life to that cause.

Sep 4, 2009 - Eric Niderost

At first sight, the idea of creating a new African nation for freed American slaves might sound like a humanitarian act. However, the truth was very different.

Nov 16, 2009 - John Welford