Born enslaved on Maryland's Eastern Shore in 1818, Frederick Douglass spent his life fighting for justice and equality. After escaping bondage as a young man, he became the leading voice in the abolitionist movement. People everywhere still find inspiration today in his tireless struggle, brilliant words, and inclusive vision of humanity. Douglass's legacy is preserved at Cedar Hill, where he lived his last 17 years.
Ife Calhoun is a recent graduate of Florida A&M University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. A native Washingtonian, with a deep interest in history as well as the sciences, she believes that understanding history can deepen an understanding for different cultures and societies. She has been working for the National Park Service at the Historic Homes of National Capital Parks-East as an intern for nearly a year in various capacities, most notably interpreting the lives and legacies of three trailblazers in American history: Frederick Douglass, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, and Mary McLeod Bethune. Prior to this, she served as a lab assistant and a dental assistant. In her spare time, she likes to crochet, participate in yoga, or visit the many free museums and historic sites that her hometown of D.C. has to offer.
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