Frederick Douglass' Defense of the Constitution

Edward O'Byrn, Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Africana Studies, Carleton College

Professor O'Byrn discusses Frederick Douglass' 1860's defense of the Constitution as an anti-slavery document. It references the fugitive slave aspects and 3/5th compromise. He also links Douglass to a long history of Black Americans utilizing the Constitution in a struggle for freedom, justice and equality.

The Post-Slavery Amendments of the Constitution

Robert Burns, Attorney,

Law Offices of Robert Burns

This video focuses on the Post-Slavery Amendments to the Constitution: the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments. We suggest that this video be watched in conjunction with its companion slideshow presentation.