Frederick Douglass

Published: March 10, 2023, 7 a.m.

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Greg Jenner is joined by guests Prof Emily Bernard and comedian Toussaint Douglass in 19th century America to meet the remarkable Frederick Douglass. From heartbreaking beginnings, Frederick fought on to become a famed abolitionist, orator, writer and statesman who broke racial barriers in government and dedicated his life to fighting for the freedom of all people.

Research by Anna-Nadine Pike and Jess White\\nWritten by Emma Nagouse, Anna-Nadine Pike and Greg Jenner\\nProduced by Emma Nagouse and Greg Jenner\\nAssistant Producer: Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow\\nProject Management: Isla Matthews\\nAudio Producer: Steve Hankey

You\\u2019re Dead To Me is a production by The Athletic for BBC Radio 4.

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