Frederick Douglass for Kids
Writer and leader!
"Meet Frederick Douglass! He was born into slavery in Maryland in 1818, but he became one of the most powerful voices for freedom in American history. Frederick believed that knowledge was the key to freedom, and he never stopped learning and fighting for what was right. Let's learn about his incredible journey!"
Fun facts about Frederick Douglass
- Frederick became so famous that he was the most photographed American of the 19th century - he wanted to control how Black people were shown in pictures!
- Frederick chose February 14th as his birthday because his mother used to call him 'my little valentine!'
- When Frederick learned that slaveholders didn't want enslaved people to read, he knew education must be very powerful - that's why they were afraid of it!
- Frederick hid newspapers and books in his clothing and read them whenever he had a chance - even just a few minutes here and there!
- Frederick said the fight with the slave breaker Edward Covey was the turning point of his life: 'He only can understand the deep satisfaction which I experienced, who has himself repelled by force the bloody arm of slavery!'
What your child will learn
- Learn about Frederick Douglass
- Be inspired
- Value heritage
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