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Born a slave in 1818, Frederick Douglass emerged from the shackles of oppression to become one of Americas most revered figures. His daring escape from slavery propelled him to the forefront of the abolitionist movement, where he distinguished himself as a gifted orator, writer, statesman, and tireless advocate for social reform. This podcast delves into the extraordinary life and intellectual legacy of Douglass, a true titan of American history.

Major Carteret is the white owner of the biggest newspaper in Wellington, a racially segregated city in the post-Civil War South. Carteret, along with other powerful white men in Wellington, are outraged that an editorial published the town's black newspaper has questioned the justification for lynchings.