The illiteracy of abolitionist Anna Murray Douglass is weaponized against her. She proved to be a savvy small business owner and was instrumental in sustaining the career of social reformer Frederick Douglass, her husband of 44 years.  How do we tell the story of the unsung and not tell a hero’s narrative? What can such … Continue reading Not Just Another Woman Behind the Scenes: The Helpmeet Lessons of Anna Murray Douglass