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Frederick Douglass: His Life & Legacy

February 24, 2015 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Free

Join us on the 120th anniversary of Frederick Douglass’ death for this panel discussion about the important role of this former slave, abolitionist and U.S. ambassador. Douglass’ handwritten eulogy (by I.C. Wears) and a letter written by Douglass during his role as Counsel General to the Republic of Haiti will be displayed.

Panelists:
LaGuana Gray: UTSA history professor and author of “We Just Keep Running the Line”

Chris Pittard: Attorney, owner of Frederick Douglass historical documents and author of “The Transmanaut Chronicles”

Frederick Williams: Professor and author of “The Fires of Greenwood”

Jerelyne Castleberry Williams: Historian, researcher and author of “The Brackenridge Colored School”

Details

Date:
February 24, 2015
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost:
Free

Organizer

Central Library
Phone:
(210) 207-2500
Website:
http://www.mysapl.org

Venue

Central Library Auditorium
600 Soledad
San Antonio, TX 78205 United States
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Phone:
(210) 207-2500
Website:
http://www.mysapl.org

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