Frederick Tomas Douglass

Frederick Douglass

Hi! My name is Tomas but today you can call me Frederick Douglass.

Before escaping slavery in Talbot County, Maryland where I taught other enslaved people of color how to read.

I began a Newspaper with my wife and five children named “The North Star.” With this newspaper I was able to spread my teachings and awareness to escaped slaves and Freed Blacks about resources and shelter.

The North Star newspaper also gave updates about the Underground Railroad formed by Harriet Tubman.

I also supported and vocally stood for women’s rights, as well as Women’s and people of colors right to vote.

In 1863 I spoke with President Abraham Lincoln regarding the treatment of Black Soldiers.

In 1872 I was unknowingly nominated for Vice President of the United States as the running mate of Victoria Woodhull. Douglass was to be used to get more votes from women and people of color because of his powerful influence and popularity.

Today, I am Frederick Douglass and you can be too!