On this day in Black history, orator and abolitionist, Frederick Douglass became the first recorder of deeds for Washington D.C. In the years prior to taking the position, Douglass was very active with his speeches and writing. The orator also took a number of positions and was involved in different projects. He was with the failed […]

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