Frederick Douglass Show

With Bomani Armah

Learn the importance of literacy by following the life and career of Frederick Douglass through multimedia presentations and song.

Learn about Frederick Douglass’ humble beginnings on the Eastern Shore of Maryland to the cities of Baltimore, New York and London, and then back to Washington, D.C., as he fought for abolishing slavery through writing autobiographies, newspapers and speeches. Baba Bomani uses his lyric videos and performances of tracks, like “Selfie King”(about Douglass being the most photographed American of the 19th century), “Rhetoric Like Frederick” (about the ways Douglass wrote), “Fit to Be a Slave” (about how Douglass "stole" his education) and “Speak for Myself” (about how Douglass gained the courage and skill to be a public speaker). Sponsored by the Maryland State Arts Council. 

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