Frederick Douglass—the escaped slave turned abolitionist and statesman—is one of the greatest examples of the African-American heritage of hard work, determination, family loyalty and intellectual curiosity. The Douglass Leadership Institute (DLI) was founded in 2015 to restore and preserve this legacy in the black community and beyond.
Countering the prevailing message that black Americans cannot succeed without government intervention in and control of their lives, DLI presents an alternative vision for black progress. DLI believes that through strengthening the black family, providing economic and educational opportunities for all, and continuing to work for criminal justice reform, the black community and America as a whole can thrive.
Over a hundred DLI training and community engagement events have been held across the country, reaching and equipping thousands of community leaders of faith. These events have uniquely excited people of color to engage with our ideas and bring lasting change to their neighborhoods and communities.
Douglass Leadership Institute
PO Box 87613
Montgomery Village, MD 20886-9997
