Does the president know that Frederick Douglass is dead? That’s been a question churning on social media and among African American activists, experts, and thinkers since President Trump’s ...

Donald Trump, at a breakfast with African-American supporters marking the start of African-American History Month, described famed 19th century abolitionist Frederick Douglass as "an example of ...

Frederick Douglass was up to pretty big things on Wednesday — at least on social media, after President Trump made a statement suggesting that he might think the famed abolitionist is still alive.

“Frederick Douglass is an example of somebody who’s done an amazing job and is being recognized more and more, I notice,” Trump said in front of cameras.

Donald Trump’s remarks about the beginning of Black History Month Tuesday quickly made waves on social media — particularly his comment about iconic abolitionist Frederick Douglass.

The good news is that President Donald Trump opened Black History Month by mentioning the renowned abolitionist Frederick Douglass. The bad news is he doesn’t seem to realize he’s dead ...

What can Frederick Douglass teach the American people and the world about resistance in the age of Trump? When asked that question I tell folks that Frederick Douglass had a long view of history.

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a bill into law setting up a commission to honor the 200th anniversary of Frederick Douglass’ birth next year.

President Donald Trump signed legislation Thursday to create a commission to plan celebrations for the 200th anniversary of Frederick Douglass' birth.

President Donald Trump is being criticized by Twitter users for how he referred to famed abolitionist Frederick Douglass during a Black History Month event on Wednesday.

Comments President Donald Trump made Wednesday at the White House during a Black History Month event left some people scratching their heads.

Frederick Douglass was up to pretty big things on Wednesday — at least on social media, after President Trump made a statement suggesting that he might think the famed abolitionist is still alive.