Introducing a resolution to bestow a Congressional Gold Medal upon Frederick Douglass

On Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 2 p.m., Congressman Glenn Ivey will join leaders to discuss the impacts of Frederick Douglass and why he deserves a Congressional Gold Medal. What:  Introducing a resolution to bestow a Congressional Gold Medal upon Frederick Douglass. A press announcement for this effort at the historic home in Southeast Washington, …

Rep. Glenn Ivey

By honoring our heroes, we inspire others to follow in their footsteps. That’s why I’m introducing the bipartisan Frederick Douglass Congressional Gold Medal Act. It’s high time that Congress properly acknowledge the legacy of this great American. #BlackHistoryMonth#BHM Video

Descendants Host 206th Birthday Celebration for Frederick Douglass in Easton on February 17

Descendants Host 206th Birthday Celebration for Frederick Douglass  in Easton on February 17  February is not only Black History Month. It’s also the birthday of famous abolitionist Frederick  Douglass, and his Eastern Shore descendants are planning a celebration in his honor.   Records in the Maryland State Archives show that Frederick Douglass was born Frederick  Augustus …