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By Kathleen Synder
Special to the Rappahannock News
African Americans have proudly shared in the humanitarian work of the American Red Cross since its founding. Despite the societal prejudices against them, and the obstacles they faced, African Americans have persisted in reaching out to help others.
For Black History Month, we are showcasing some outstanding contributions of African Americans to the Red Cross. .
Frederick Douglass (18181895) was among a small and select group of incorporators invited to serve the newly formed American Association of the Red Cross.
After the War Between the States, Clara Barton sat at a dinner table with famed abolitionist Frederick Douglass and other acquaintances and discussed establishing a Red Cross association in the United States.
Mr. Douglass supported Miss Barton’s efforts and continued to support the work of the Red Cross after it was founded in 1881.
Douglass and Clara Barton first met in 1865. Barton’s assistance to African American soldiers during the war was well, known, especially her assistance to the allblack Massachusetts 54th Regiment, which had been recruited by Mr. Douglass. The bravery of the soldiers of the 54th Regiment was well documented and formed the basis for the 1991 film
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