In-Person Event | November 18-22, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. EST

It’s that time of year again—announcing the 2025 Frederick Douglass Oratorical Contest!!! If you know a student aged 6-18 years old, let them know that they can be like Frederick Douglass, become an orator and recite one of his famous speeches, and test their public speaking skills, either through a virtual contest or an in-person option. ASL interpreters will be available so that deaf and hard-of-hearing students can compete in the contest.

Applications are now being accepted until November 12th! Learn more and APPLY HERE. Email [email protected] for all inquiries.