The North Star was an abolitionist newspaper founded by Frederick Douglass in 1847. Douglass, a prominent African American abolitionist and former slave, used The North Star as a platform to advocate for the abolition of slavery, civil rights, and the equality of all people regardless of race.

The newspaper gained a wide readership among free African Americans and white abolitionists in the United States, serving as a powerful tool for spreading the message of freedom and equality. It was named after the North Star, which slaves used as a guide to freedom when fleeing to the North along the Underground Railroad.

The North Star played a significant role in the fight against slavery and racial injustice, with Douglass using his platform to challenge the prevailing attitudes of the time and educate his readers about the importance of equality and justice for all individuals. The newspaper was a powerful voice in the struggle for civil rights and helped to bring attention to the inhumanity of slavery.

The North Star is considered an important part of Black history and the history of the abolitionist movement in the United States. It provided a forum for African Americans to express their experiences and perspectives, helping to shape the course of the fight for freedom and equality in America.