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EPISODE · Feb 13, 2026 · 1 MIN

Frederick Douglass’ Chosen Birthday and His Lasting Legacy

from AURN News · host Clay Cane, Ebony McMorris, Jamie Jackson

Though the exact date of his birth is unknown, Frederick Douglass chose Feb. 14 as his birthday — a deeply personal decision tied to his mother, Harriet Bailey. That choice laid the groundwork for Douglass Day and later Black history observances. A century after Negro History Week was founded, Douglass’ legacy continues to shape conversations about freedom, justice and equality. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Though the exact date of his birth is unknown, Frederick Douglass chose Feb. 14 as his birthday — a deeply personal decision tied to his mother, Harriet Bailey. That choice laid the groundwork for Douglass Day and later Black history observances. A century after Negro History Week was founded, Douglass’ legacy continues to shape conversations about freedom, justice and equality. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter

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Though the exact date of his birth is unknown, Frederick Douglass chose Feb. 14 as his birthday — a deeply personal decision tied to his mother, Harriet Bailey. That choice laid the groundwork for Douglass Day and later Black history observances. A...

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