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'Representation matters.' Frederick Douglass statue unveiled in state Senate halls
The Metrowest Daily News via Yahoo News· 3 months agoBOSTON — Senate President Karen Spilka says she was initially “outraged” by the lack of women and...
A Frederick Douglass statue will be unveiled at Abolitionist Row Park in New Bedford
The Standard-Times via Yahoo News· 11 months agoNEW BEDFORD — After years of planning, Abolition Row Park will officially open with a ribbon-cutting...
Several of Rochester's Frederick Douglass statues to be repaired, moved indoors
Democrat and Chronicle via Yahoo News· 1 year agoTen statues of famed abolitionist Frederick Douglass on display in Rochester will soon be restored...
New Bedford celebrates historic roots with Abolition Row Park, Frederick Douglass statue
The Standard-Times via Yahoo News· 10 months agoNEW BEDFORD — The crowd filled Abolition Row Park on its debut Friday, spilling out onto the...
Frederick Douglass becomes 1st Black person to get permanent bust at Massachussets statehouse
theGrio via AOL· 3 months agoDouglass’ bust was the first added in 125 years. BOSTON (AP) — A bust of famed abolitionist...
One of New Bedford's greatest men: Frederick Douglass Read-a-Thon slated for Feb. 4
The Standard-Times via Yahoo News· 3 months agoNEW BEDFORD — Join the New Bedford Historical Society for its 21st annual Frederick Douglass...
Hit the road Nathaniel Rochester. RIT renames hall for Frederick Douglass' granddaughter
Democrat and Chronicle via Yahoo News· 9 months agoRochester Institute of Technology will strip Nathaniel Rochester's name from a residence hall and...
The time when Frederick Douglass visited Lafayette to lecture at a local church
Journal & Courier via Yahoo News· 3 months agoEditor's note: To celebrate Black History Month, the Journal & Courier is featuring daily briefs...
Abolition Row Park project receives $232,000 tourism grant. It's slated to open this fall.
The Standard-Times via Yahoo News· 2 years agoNEW BEDFORD — The bronze statue in tribute to abolitionist and civil rights leader Frederick...
Hamilton stars ask Belfast students 'Who tells your story?'
BBC via Yahoo News· 2 weeks agoPaul Oakley Stovell and Nikhil Saboo with Jamie and Hanna [BBC] Writers try to solve social...