Black History—Early Friday Night Poetry Corner #272

Harlem Renaissance poet Anne Spencer lived her entire life in Virginia, where she tended her garden, worked as a librarian and teacher, hosted luminaries of Black intellectual and cultural life, and fought for equal rights for African Americans.  Spencer was born Annie Bethel Scales Bannister near Danville, Virginia on February 6, 1882. She was the … Continue reading Black History—Early Friday Night Poetry Corner #272

Black History—Mr. Frederick Douglass

Abolitionist leader Frederick Douglass was born into slavery sometime around 1818 in Talbot County, Maryland. He became one of the most famous intellectuals of his time, advising presidents and lecturing to thousands on a range of causes, including women’s rights and Irish home rule.  Among Douglass’ writings are several autobiographies eloquently describing his experiences in … Continue reading Black History—Mr. Frederick Douglass