Frederick Douglass

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

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

Anyone know where the name Douglass originated?

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

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

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

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 :)

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

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!

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

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!

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!

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!

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 :)

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

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

If anyone is still interested in reading feel free to contact the institute at (610)436- 2766 or fdouglass@wcupa.edu

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