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State Senate honors Frederick Douglass by placing a new bust in chamber setting

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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Mass Senate unveils Frederick Douglass bust - The Bay State Banner

Mass Senate unveils Frederick Douglass bust - The Bay State Banner
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Representation matters Frederick Douglass statue unveiled in state Senate halls

Senate President Karen Spilka addressed a lack of diversity presented within her own office by covering the images of previous Senate presidents.

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Representation is powerful : Bust of New Bedford abolitionist unveiled in Senate chamber

"Though he was not born here, in Massachusetts we like to call Frederick Douglass one of our own," said Senate President Karen Spilka.

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Frederick Douglass bust takes its place among founders in State Senate chambers - Boston News, Weather, Sports

BOSTON (WHDH) - Frederick Douglass took his permanent place in the Massachusetts Senate Chamber Wednesday as a bust of the historically-renowned orator, writer, abolitionist, politician,<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://whdh.com/news/frederick-douglass-bust-takes-its-place-among-founders-in-state-senate-chambers/">Read More</a>

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