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Join hosts Paula Martinez and Marcia Gunn for a panel discussion on why people struggle to understand how systemic oppression permeates society because a few people from marginalized groups have managed to succeed under capitalism. The duo also will explore linkages between this and choice feminism and consider whether choice feminism infantilises and dehumanises women by arguing that by being women, they can never cause harm.

1 hour

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This talk led by historian Cecilia Hartsell will examine Frederick Douglass’ The Meaning of July 4th for the Negro speech as a workshop on the methods of analysing a historical document. Hartsell will lead us through the historical context of the document, the messages that Douglass conveyed in the speech, and how those messages resonate on July 4, 2023.

3 hours
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Gather family and friends and join us at the Frederick Douglass Community Library in Rochester for three hours of fun, family-friendly activities. Activities include storytelling, reenactments, an art installation, activity stations, opportunities to meet members of the Douglass family and more!

Locations: Frederick Douglass Community Library, 971 South Ave & Anna Murray- Douglass Academy No. 12, 999 South Ave, Rochester, NY

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Join us at the Frederick Douglass Library in Rochester, NY, for the installation of a multi-panel portrait of Frederick Douglass. The painting, by Rochester visual artist Lashonda Davis, is a powerful image — one that invokes respect, admiration, and unity — and its size and scope will help amplify Douglass’ message and raise awareness of his work in the community. You will have an opportunity to meet the Davis and participate in a Q&A session.

Location: Frederick Douglass Community Library, 971 South Avenue, Rochester, NY

1.5 hours
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This special evening of performances and readings at the historic Hochstein School of Music on Saturday, July 15th, celebrates the Douglass family in Rochester and features highlights of Frederick Douglass' connection to Ireland. The show includes Douglass family members, local musicians and dancers and others. Highlights of the evening include:

• Broadway actors and singers Paul Oakley Stovall (Hamilton), Nikhil Saboo (Mean Girls, Dear Evan Hansen) and Yassmin Alers (Rent, Get on Your Feet, Geva Theatre production of In the Heights), performing original songs exploring Frederick Douglass' travels in Ireland as well as songs from the musical American Prophet that debuted at Arena Stage in Washington, DC in 2022.

• A performance by Dunwoody Dance group

• A performance by PJ Pennewell of Garth Fagan Dance

• A performance by Dr. Jeannie Ma. Guerrero (Eastman School of Music) and a string-quartet composition performance

• Readings and speeches by Kenneth B. Morris, Jr., great-great-great grandson of Frederick Douglass, Richard Dollinger, and others