The resolution introduced by various representatives aims to declare February 14, 2025, as Frederick Douglass Day in Michigan. This date marks the 207th anniversary of Douglass's birth, a significant figure in American history who was born into slavery in Maryland. Douglass escaped bondage at the age of 20 and dedicated his life to the abolition of slavery and advocating for the rights of Black Americans. He became a renowned orator and writer, sharing the brutal realities of slavery and promoting the idea of equality for all citizens.

Throughout his life, Douglass made several visits to Michigan, engaging with abolitionists and delivering speeches on civil rights in cities such as Detroit, Hillsdale, and Ypsilanti. He played a crucial role during the Civil War by recruiting the first Black military unit in U.S. history and held various significant positions, including U.S. Marshal and Minister to Haiti. The resolution highlights Douglass's enduring legacy, emphasizing his belief in universal brotherhood and equality, as encapsulated in the motto of his newspaper, the North Star.