Frederick Douglass

The Frederick Douglass Institute focuses on educating students, embracing diversity and promoting change.

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In 1848, Douglass published a newspaper called The North Star because slaves escaping at night followed the North Star in the sky to freedom

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Douglass, who was a frequent visitor to the area, gave his last public lecture on West Chester's campus on February 1, 1895. #rampride

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Nathan Johnson chose the name Douglass from Sir Walter Scott's, "The Lady of the Lake."

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Anyone know where the name Douglass originated?

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In 1837, With the help of abolitionist Nathan Johnson, Frederick adopted the name Douglass to avoid being discovered & a return to slavery.

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FDI will be hosting the 20th Anniversary conference October 15th from 8am-6pm in Phillips Autograph Library

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Today is the last day to apply for FDI Book Scholarships before. the deadline is 6:30pm , GoodLuckeveryone :)

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Participate in FDI Book Scholarships before it's too late, April 24th @ 6:30 is the last day to hand into applications to FDI! Good Luck :)

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Feel free to tweet FDI for questions about upcoming events :)

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If interested in buying tickets, I will be in Lawrence on Wednesday from 2-5 and Thursday from 3:15-5:00! Also, contact the institute!

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This Saturday is the Annual Bus Trip! FDI will be selling tickets up to this Friday! Please contact the institute @ 610- 436-2766!

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April 20 is the big day -- FDI annual bus trip to DC. Tickets are 15.00! Call the institute @ 610-436-2766 for more information!

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April 20 is the big day -- FDI annual bus trip to DC. Tickets are 15.00! Call the institute @ 610-436-2766 for more information!

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April 20 is the big day -- FDI annual bus trip to DC. Tickets are 15.00! Call the institute @ 610-436-2766 for more information!

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Interested in a trip to Washington,DC for $15 on April 20? Call FDI at 610-436-2766 or stop by FDI @ 408 FHG M-F from10-5forinfo :)

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The Lunch Encounter is tomorrow! "Human Trafficking, Race, and Pimping" from 1:00-2:00pm in Anderson Room 111!

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Wyd on March 27th? FDI Lunch encounter with speaker,Dr. Thames Taylor titled, "Human Trafficking, Race and Pimping" Rm111. See you there!

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If anyone is still interested in reading feel free to contact the institute at (610)436- 2766 or [email protected]

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The Multicultural Read In is being held February 26 at the Phillips Autograph Library from 11-2. I hope to see you all there.