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Charles L. Roberts: If the world is one’s oyster – George T. Downing learned how to pry it wide open, enabling others to find a pearl
The famous saying “the world is your oyster” was originally written by Shakespeare in 1602 to be spoken as “the world’s mine oyster” by one of his swash-buckling characters in his comedy The Merry ...
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Celebration planned for Frederick Douglass' 207th birthday
February is not only Black History Month. It’s also the birthday of famous abolitionist Frederick Douglass, and his Eastern ...
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Mercer County Hopewell Branch Library Joins with Hope Rises Up to Celebrate Fredrick Douglass
The Hopewell Branch of the Mercer County Library System is delighted to host a celebration honoring American abolitionist Frederick Douglass on Friday, ...
Experience Black History Month in Virginia Beach: ‘8 Arias for Abolitionist’ Celebrates Frederick Douglass
As Black History Month unfolds, residents of Hampton Roads are invited to engage in a unique celebration of freedom and artistry at “8 Arias for Abolitionist.” ...
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Looking Back: Frederick Douglass in Urbana
On Friday evening, June 10, 1856, Frederick Douglass, the former slave, abolitionist, author and orator, addressed the ...
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Descendants host 207th birthday celebration for Frederick Douglass in Easton on February 22
February is not only Black History Month. It’s also the birthday of famous abolitionist Frederick Douglass, and his Eastern Shore descendants are planning a ...