Anna Murray Douglass has been overshadowed by her husband, Frederick Douglass. Support Pan-African Journalism SubscribeYet, her work in the background made it possible for Douglass to achieve his hopes and aspirations, and even his desire for freedom. Born free in Maryland in 1813, and five years older than Douglass, Anna was one of 12 children born to Bambarra and Mary Murray. The two were ready to start a life together but Douglass, who was then Frederick Bailey, first needed freedom. While in New Bedford, she gave birth to four children – Rosetta, Lewis Henry, Charles Remond, and Frederick Douglass Jr.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 07, 2020 15:22 UTC