Frederick Douglass (abolitionist)

Frederick Douglass was an influential African American abolitionist and former enslaved person who became a leading speaker and writer advocating for the end of slavery and equal rights. Born into slavery around 1818, he escaped and used his powerful oratory and writings to highlight the brutal realities of slavery and promote justice. Douglass’s speeches and his autobiography, *Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass*, helped galvanize the abolitionist movement and challenged societal beliefs about race and human rights. His work remains a cornerstone in the fight for freedom and equality in America.