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Upstate New York was an important part of the Underground Railroad. Connect with that history this summer By Jake Clapp In his third autobiography, Frederick Douglass reflected on his anti-slavery work while living in Rochester: Along with speaking and writing against slavery, Douglass wrote in “Life and Times of Frederick Douglass,” one important action “must…

For most of the 25 years Frederick Douglass and his family spent in Rochester, they lived in a home on South Avenue. There was a farm, an orchard, and a barn on the land that was, at the time, on the outskirts of Rochester. It was a good spot for a home that frequently sheltered…

By Jake Clapp Kenneth Morris Jr. will discuss the Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives’ One Million Abolitionists project on Thursday, April 5, in the Hawkins-Carlson Room of Rush Rhees Library, University of Rochester. The event begins at 5 p.m., and is free and open to the public. Information: 276-5744; sas.rochester.edu/aas.   Kenneth Morris Jr. carries a…

This post first appeared on Open Mic Rochester as part of its ASKOM series By Tianna Mañón ASKOM: Was Frederick Douglass a Republican? This is a popular question that comes up again and again as the City of Rochester celebrates Frederick Douglass’ bicentennial year. Open Mic partnered with CITY for a year’s worth of content and…

By Vanessa Cheeks and Rebecca Rafferty We’ve all heard that old adage: Behind every great man there’s a great woman. In some cases, it’s many women bolstering the great man, whether they are mothers, sisters, wives, daughters, colleagues, or friends — and throughout history few of them have been properly credited for their roles. This…

Rochester likes to claim Frederick Douglass as its own. Is the community living up to his legacy? First in a year-long quarterly series on Frederick Douglass and the issues he championed, produced by Open Mic Rochester and CITY Newspaper. Both publications will also have related articles throughout the year. By Tianna Mañón and Jake Clapp…