Frederick Douglass

Explore the deep-rooted solidarity between Black civil rights leaders and Irish activists, starting with Frederick Douglass' visit to Ireland in 1845. Uncover the interconnected struggles and shared history of oppression faced by both communities, highlighting moments of collaboration and unity in the fight for justice and equality.

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.

Frederick Douglass, a promoter of world citizenship and appeals to conscience, discusses the significance of holidays in shaping national identity, the critique of glory, the use of denunciation and rebuke to confront slavery, global unity, African American celebrations of emancipation, and the role of violent resistance in British emancipation.

This 2017 episode covers orator, writer, statesman and social reformer Frederick Douglass. His early life shaped the advocate he became, and informed the two primary causes he campaigned for - the abolition of slavery and women's suffrage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick Douglass, leading figure of 19th century American thought, discusses his journey from slave to influential advocate against slavery. The podcast explores his distinctive voice, experiences as a child shaping his opposition to slavery, the impact of slavery on both slaveholders and slaves, his conflict with slave-breaker Covey, and his evolving views on political involvement.