Not only did this year’s Frederick Douglass Day of Acknowledgment recognize the man’s many achievements, but it highlighted the process for others to become such a leader in 2024.
Nearly 130 years after abolitionist, orator, and newspaper publisher Frederick Douglass addressed state lawmakers, the Senate unveiled a bust in the branch’s chamber honoring his legacy during a ceremony last week. Senate President Karen Spilka intentionally left two alcoves inside the chamber vacant in her quest to enhance the diverse representation of historical figures in
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Black History Month is an opportunity to highlight the success of Black icons and trailblazers and Frederick Douglass. This year the department of English will honor Douglass by hosting its