Douglass, Frederick

Frederick Douglass was a prominent 19th-century American abolitionist, orator, writer, and former slave. Born into slavery around 1818, he escaped to freedom and dedicated his life to ending slavery and promoting equal rights. Douglass is best known for his powerful speeches and autobiographies that vividly described the brutality of slavery and advocated for justice and human dignity. His work helped galvanize the abolition movement in the United States and he became a leading voice for racial equality, inspiring future generations with his advocacy and writings.