Frederick Douglass, c. February 1818–February 20, 1895
#HappyBdayDouglass Born a slave Feb 1818, he never knew the exact date, but chose 2/14 because his mom called him “her little Valentine” pic.twitter.com/nUyhWQ4h13
— Frederick Douglass (@FredDouglassNPS) February 14, 2017
“I know of no class of my fellowmen, however just, enlightened, and humane, which can be wisely and safely trusted absolutely with the liberties of any other class.” Frederick Douglass