30 min
106. The Escaped Slave Who Ended Slavery: Frederick Douglass Know Better Do Better
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- Politics
Frederick Douglass, the former slave who escaped, bought his freedom, and went on to change the course of history. Douglass played a pivotal role in making the Emancipation Proclamation a reality, bringing about the Union victory in the civil war, and bringing down the institution of slavery for good.
This is the second episode of the Black History Month series. Enjoy!
Your listen next list:
Should We Celebrate Fourth of July When So Much Needs to Change? on Apple & Spotify
The War Within Antiracism: Why the Movement is Divided on Apple & Spotify
To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
Sources: Smithsonian, Frederick Douglass (Our American Story); Britannica, Biography of Frederick Douglass; National Parks Service, Frederick Douglass National Historic Site; Freedom Center, Agitation and Activism: The Life and Legacy of Frederick Douglass; Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Frederick Douglass.
Frederick Douglass, the former slave who escaped, bought his freedom, and went on to change the course of history. Douglass played a pivotal role in making the Emancipation Proclamation a reality, bringing about the Union victory in the civil war, and bringing down the institution of slavery for good.
This is the second episode of the Black History Month series. Enjoy!
Your listen next list:
Should We Celebrate Fourth of July When So Much Needs to Change? on Apple & Spotify
The War Within Antiracism: Why the Movement is Divided on Apple & Spotify
To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.
Sources: Smithsonian, Frederick Douglass (Our American Story); Britannica, Biography of Frederick Douglass; National Parks Service, Frederick Douglass National Historic Site; Freedom Center, Agitation and Activism: The Life and Legacy of Frederick Douglass; Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Frederick Douglass.
30 min