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Book Discussion: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
Personal writing by African-American authors can transcend self-reflection, becoming meditations on history, justice, and freedom from oppression. Join us in reading and discussing Frederick Douglass' first autobiography. Read More »
Reading Frederick Douglass 2018: Randolph
Join us as we read together the fiery July 5, 1852 speech in which the great abolitionist orator Frederick Douglass took exception to being asked to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This is a participatory event. Read More »
Book Discussion: Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Personal writing by African-American authors can transcend self-reflection, becoming meditations on history, justice, and freedom from oppression. From Frederick Douglass's first autobiography to Malcolm X's incendiary account of his political awakening, the memoirs and essays in this series reveal as much about society as they do about their authors. Read More »