This Day in History May 17, 1881

Frederick Douglass

Today’s feature truly shocked me.  On this date in 1881, Frederick Douglass was appointed as the Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia.  This may not sound too amazing until you realize that he was the first African-American appointed to an office that required senate confirmation.  This wasn’t even his first nor only position.  The Senate confirmed this “free black” by a vote of 47-8 by the U.S. Senate.  He was nominated back on March 4 of that year.  No matter why it was done, this is still a landmark thing to have happened!  Especially on the sixtieth anniversary of Brown vs. the Board of Education landmark ruling with ended segregation.  This is indeed a great day in African-American history!

For more info:

https://thelionofanacostia.wordpress.com/tag/recorder-of-deeds/

http://riceonhistory.wordpress.com/2011/12/13/douglass-recorder/

http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/brown-v-board-six-decades-segregation-philadelphia

By the way, my thanks go to Bob Beckel from Fox News’ show The Five for the information on Brown vs. the Board of Education!

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Ruth Hill is an entertainment journalist, digital media strategist, and creative professional who believes in the power of storytelling to inspire, encourage, and connect people. With years of experience interviewing actors, filmmakers, authors, and other creative professionals, Ruth has developed a passion for discovering the stories behind the people who bring entertainment to life. Her interviews and reviews reflect her appreciation for authentic storytelling, meaningful performances, and the creative individuals working both in front of and behind the camera. Through her digital media business, Media From the Heart, Ruth works with actors, filmmakers, authors, and organizations to help them connect with audiences through social media strategy, video production, YouTube optimization, website development, and digital marketing. A Washington State native, Ruth lives in the Yelm area and is the proud mother of an adult daughter. A former music educator and lifelong creative, she continues to pursue her passion for music, writing, and the arts. At the heart of everything Ruth does is her Christian faith, which inspires her commitment to seeing the best in others,

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