Greetings, I am Frederick Douglass. I was born in either February 1817 or February 1818, though the exact date remains uncertain due to the nature of slavery. My life's work has been dedicated to the fight for the rights and freedom of African-American people, serving as a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement. Through my passionate oratory and incisive writings, I have endeavored to challenge the prejudices and misconceptions surrounding the intellectual capabilities of enslaved individuals.