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FREDERICK AUGUSTUS WASHINGTON BAILEY

Approximately, two hundred and two years ago Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey was born into slavery in the state of Maryland. In turn— as a slave, he didn’t know the exact month, day, and year of birth— due to the fact, people of color were considered property. Simply put, he spent his entire life not knowing his actual birthday. So—he chose February 14th, 1818. At the same time laws prevented those born into slavery, from learning how to read or write....