Last year, more than two dozen people – parishioners at Spritus Christi and community members – set out on a trip to learn more about racism’s roots, history, and manifestations, says Myra Brown, senior pastor at Spiritus Christi. The group visited sites of historical civil rights events and parks dedicated to the movement, which inspired […]
Frederick Douglass in Rochester
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Rochester takes part in One Million Abolitionists project
The One Million Abolitionists project aims to put Douglass’s “Narrative” into the hands of students
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Douglass descendant wants to create 1 million abolitionists
Kenneth Morris Jr. will discuss the Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives’ One Million Abolitionists project on Thursday, April 5, in the Hawkins-Carlson Room of Rush Rhees Library, University of Rochester. The event begins at 5 p.m., and is free and open to the public. Information: 276-5744; sas.rochester.edu/aas. Kenneth Morris Jr. carries a powerful legacy. The great-great-great-grandson […]
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What will we accomplish in our Year of Douglass?
If, after this year of celebration, we relegate Frederick Douglass to the history books again, we’ll be doing a great injustice.
