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Join Dr. Keidrick Roy of Harvard University as he connects Frederick Douglass’ philosophical insights as a child to his adult life by tracing foundational social and political questions he contemplated in his adolescence. Understanding Douglass's relationship to these questions is key to recognizing who he would become as an American political thinker and to discerning the ongoing impact of his ideas in a post-pandemic world of eroded trust, diminished social ties, and ongoing racial inequities.

1 Hour

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Executive Director of the Fulbright Commission in Ireland Dr Dara Fitzgerald will speak with Fulbright Alumni Grace Oladipo, Raphael Onwunali and Matthew O’Brien about human rights and social activism as part of #DouglassWeek23.

2024-25 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program competition is open

2024-25 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition is open

2024-25 Fulbright Irish Awards will open on 28 August 2023!

Grants will begin in fall of 2024: Fulbright-Frederick and Anna Douglass Award

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JoLi Event Center 384 East Ave, at Courtyard by Marriott Rochester Downtown| Time: 10AM-12:30 PM

Join Footsteps to Freedom leader Hardy Brown and Douglass family member Kenneth B. Morris Jr. for the final stop on the Footsteps for Freedom tour. The talk will explore the significance of Frederick Douglass and the city in the fight against slavery, and the role Rochester played in the network of safe houses and secret routes. Join us for this important opportunity to learn about the rich history of this crucial site of the abolitionist movement and its relevance to contemporary issues of social justice!

Location: JoLi Event Center 384 East Ave, at Courtyard by Marriott Rochester Downtown| Time: 10AM-12:30 PM

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Join us at Kelsey’s Landing rowboat in the Rochester Museum & Science Center for a Douglass-themed story hour as we read Frederick’s Journey by Doreen Rappaport and explore other speeches and writings from members of the Douglass family.

Note: This event is free, but paid admission to the RSMC is required to attend. General admission is $18; information on available discounts is here.

This event repeats on 7/13.

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Join us at the Rochester Museum & Science Center for a guided tour of this exhibit about the Douglass’ historic South Avenue home. You’ll explore primary source documents, heirlooms and artifacts, and learn how this legendary family was instrumental in everything from the abolition of slavery to women’s suffrage to the desegregation of the Rochester City School District.

Note: This event is free, but paid admission to the RSMC is required to attend. General admission is $18; information on available discounts is here.

1 hour

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During the last quarter-century of his life living in Washington City, Frederick Douglass and his family maintained friendships and relationships with their neighbors and associates from Rochester and Monroe County, New York. These friends often visited Frederick Douglass in Washington City, staying with the Douglass family for extended periods of time. Some of the notable Rochester-affiliated friends to visit and/or board at Cedar Hill include journalist-historian Jane Marsh Parker, journalist-activist Fannie Barrier Williams and others.

Additionally, Douglass maintained relationships in Washington City with educators, editors, businessman and politicians whom he had befriended while living in Rochester for decades. For example, an associate of Frederick Douglass from his days attending the University of Rochester praised Douglass on the floor of the House of Representatives during his tenure as a Congressman. Learn more about these cross-associations and friendships Douglass and his family maintained between their lives in Rochester and Washington City.

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Join us for an engaging online panel discussion as we delve into the extraordinary journey of being descendants of the iconic Frederick Douglass. In this captivating conversation, we will have the privilege of hearing from Nicole Morris, her sister Jenna Lynne, and their cousin Douglass Morris II, all representing the younger generation of the Douglass family. During the panel, speakers will respond to our moderator, Dr Hannah-Rose Murray, and explore various facets of their ancestry, sharing their experiences and shedding light on the honor and challenges that accompany being descendants of Frederick Douglass. By sharing their stories, they will inspire us to consider the profound impact that one's ancestry can have on shaping their path and purpose. Prepare to be captivated by the powerful narratives, personal reflections and inspiring anecdotes shared by Nicole Morris, Jenna Lynne Morris and Douglass Morris II. Join us for this thought-provoking and insightful conversation that will undoubtedly deepen your understanding of history, heritage and the ongoing relevance of Frederick Douglass' legacy in today's world.