Frederick Douglass, a prominent African American abolitionist, orator, and writer, is celebrated for his influential role in the fight against slavery and his impassioned advocacy for civil rights and social... read more →
William O. Douglas, renowned for his Supreme Court tenure, is celebrated for his enduring civil rights and racial equality commitment. Born on October 16, 1898, in Maine, Minnesota, Douglas’s extraordinary... read more →
Growing up in the South significantly shaped Taylor Branch’s historical perspective. It also deeply influenced his development as an author. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1947, Branch lived through one... read more →