Video
Mary Church Terrell & Frederick Douglass - Part One
Description
In honor of Women's History Month, Ranger John Fowler speaks with Dr. Alison M. Parker, author of “Unceasing Militant: The Life and Times of Mary Church Terrell”, which examines the life and work Terrell, one of the most important women in American history. Dr. Parker also speaks about how Frederick Douglass's mentorship and friendship shaped Terrell's activism throughout her life and how she worked to preserve his memory after his death.
Duration
16 minutes, 5 seconds
Credit
John Fowler
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- frederick douglass national historic site
- womens history
- womens history month
- mary church terrell
- frederick douglass
- frederick douglass home
- black history
- black womens clubs
- african american women
- african american history
- african american history and culture
- dc history
- civil rights
- education
- womens suffrage
- memorial and legacy