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Frederick Douglass’s Table: Food, Freedom, and the Shaping of an Abolitionist

Food and the Experience of Enslavement The tantalizing aroma of roasting meat often masked the bitter reality of enslaved life in nineteenth-century America. For Frederick Douglass, a towering figure in…

Administrator April 28, 2025

Art History

Frederick Douglass’s Table: Food, Freedom, and the Fight for Equality

Imagine a young boy, stomach gnawing with hunger, watching privileged white children feast on delicacies he could only dream of. This wasn't just a childhood experience; it was a daily…

Administrator April 28, 2025

History & Culture

More Than Words: The Foodways of Frederick Douglass

Introduction Frederick Douglass stands as a monumental figure in American history, an eloquent orator, powerful writer, and unwavering champion of abolition. His life story, recounted with unflinching honesty in his…

Administrator April 20, 2025