Tag: Frederick Douglass
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How to Celebrate the 4th of July When You Don’t Feel Free
Hello Meltingpot Community, Tomorrow is the 4th of July. Normally that would mean time for parades, family barbecues and lots of pyrotechnics. But we’re in the middle of a global pandemic which means parades and parties are definitely out of the question. Fireworks could still be an option if people watch from the safety of…
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Frederick Douglass the Journalist
I know everyone is familiar with the life and times of Frederick Douglass, the great orator, author and activist. But many people don’t know that Frederick Douglass was also a great journalist. As the original Word Warrior, Frederick Douglass quickly learned to use the press as a weapon in the fight against slavery. Let’s talk…
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Why I Became a Journalist: A Personal Story
Hello Meltingpot Community. Today is my birthday, so I decided I wanted to write a personal story here on the Meltingpot to mark the occasion. Since the theme of the month is Black journalists, I thought I’d share why I became a journalist. It’s a good story. Do you want to hear it? Of course…
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Five Great Books about Frederick Douglass in Honor of his 200th Birthday
Hello Meltingpot Readers, Yes, I know today is Valentine’s Day, but did you know today is also the day Frederick Douglass would be celebrating his 200th birthday? Considering this man is one of my personal heroes, I figured I’d dedicate today’s post to him, instead of waxing on about love and flowers and chocolate and…
