History Extra podcast Life of the Week: Frederick Douglass
Jan 16, 2024
Frederick Douglass, a former slave who became an abolitionist, writer, and orator, is discussed in this episode. Topics include his journey to literacy, the black community in Maryland, his escape from slavery, and his influence on literature and writers of color.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Frederick Douglass' Literacy and its Role in Abolition and Slavery
04:04 • 2min
The Black Community in Maryland and Frederick Douglass's Involvement
06:12 • 3min
Frederick Douglass: Escape and Liberation
09:04 • 19min
The Legacy of Frederick Douglas in Literature
27:38 • 4min