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On September 3, 1838, American abolitionist, reformer, and great orator Frederick Douglass escaped from slavery

On September 3, 1838, American abolitionist, reformer, and great orator Frederick Douglass escaped from slavery. He described his escape in his bestselling memoir, published just 7 years later: “It required […]

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On September 3, 1838, American abolitionist, reformer, and great orator Frederick Douglass escaped from slavery

On September 3, 1838, American abolitionist, reformer, and great orator Frederick Douglass escaped from slavery. He described his escape in his bestselling memoir, published just 7 years later: “It required […]

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On September 3, 1838, American abolitionist, reformer, and great orator Frederick Douglass escaped from slavery

On September 3, 1838, American abolitionist, reformer, and great orator Frederick Douglass escaped from slavery. He described his escape in his bestselling memoir, published just 7 years later: “It required […]

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There was no color line in Lincoln’s White House

Spotlighting Jonathan White's newest book on how Lincoln's meetings with African American guests at the White House helped shape his political career and life

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Jacksonville State University: Frederick Douglass’s Abolitionist Republicanism

The Tocqueville Lecture Series at Jacksonville State University, a JMC partner program, will hold a virtual presentation and Q&A with Dr. Philip Yaure on “Frederick Douglass’s Abolitionist Republicanism”: Dr. Philip […]

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Jacksonville State University: A Discussion of Douglass’s Remarkable 1876 Eulogy of Lincoln

The Tocqueville Lecture Series at Jacksonville State University, a JMC partner program, will hold a hybrid in-person/virtual presentation and Q&A with Richard Ruderman on “Douglass’s Remarkable 1876 Eulogy of Lincoln”: […]

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University of Nebraska-Omaha: Liberty, Union, and the Constitution – Lessons from the Nineteenth Century

On November 10, 2022, the Constitutional Studies Forum at the University of Nebraska-Omaha will be hosting a panel discussion featuring three distinguished scholars presenting on the constitutional thought of three […]

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The Steel Trap

Was John Brown a visionary, fanatic, terrorist, hero, fool, or martyr?

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Slave Catchers All!

How the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 helped bring about the Civil War

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Declaring Rights and Sentiments

Seneca Falls and the origins of the women's suffrage movement

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Linfield University: Darius Wallace Performs Frederick Douglass

On April 11, 2022, the Frederick Douglass Forum on Law, Rights, and Justice at Linfield University will be hosting acclaimed stage actor Darius Wallace for his portrayal of Frederick Douglass. […]

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University of North Texas: Frederick Douglass’s America

On March 31, 2022, the University of North Texas’s Constitutionalism and Democracy Forum hosted JMC faculty partner Diana Schaub for a public lecture on her research on Frederick Douglass. Thursday, […]

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University of Nevada-Las Vegas: Frederick Douglass, the Making of an American

On February 23, 2022, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas’s Great Works Academic Certificate Program hosted JMC faculty partner Lucas Morel for an in-person/virtual lecture on Frederick Douglass’s life and character: […]

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Providence College: “Learning to Love Lincoln: Frederick Douglass’s Journey from Grievance to Gratitude”

On May 7, 2021, the Frederick Douglass Project at Providence College will be hosting faculty partner Diana Schaub for a lecture on Frederick Douglass's changing views of Lincoln.

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Belmont Abbey College: “Free Citizens, Free Souls: A Conference on Education, Social Justice, and the Great Books”

On April 9-10, 2021, Belmont Abbey Honors College held an intercollegiate conference on education, social justice and the great books. Dr. Anika Prather served as keynote speaker.

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Arizona State University: Virtual Series on Race, Justice, and Leadership

For Spring 2021, ASU's School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership is continuing its virtual series entitled, "Race, Justice, and Leadership."

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Justin Dyer: “Lincoln’s House Divided and Ours”

JMC faculty partner Justin Dyer has recently written a piece for Starting Points on what we can learn from Lincoln's philosophy in our own times.

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St. John’s College – Santa Fe: “Learning to Love Lincoln”

On December 4, 2020, St. John's College in Santa Fe will be hosting JMC faculty partner Diana Schaub for a lecture on Frederick Douglass and his eventual affinity for Abraham Lincoln.

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RealClear Public Affairs: Peter Myers on Frederick Douglass’s American Identity Politics

JMC faculty partner Peter Myers has written a piece for RealClear Public Affairs' s 1776 Series on Frederick Douglass and American identity politics.

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Arizona State University: New Virtual Series on Race, Justice, and Leadership

For Fall 2020, ASU's School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership is holding a virtual series entitled, "Race, Justice, and Leadership."

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Joshua Lynn: “Stephen Douglas’s Enlightenment”

JMC fellow Joshua A. Lynn has written a piece for Civil War History on conservatism, popular sovereignty, and Civil War politics.

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Allen Guelzo: “On Abraham Lincoln”

Faculty partner Allen Guelzo has written an article for National Review on Abraham Lincoln, the constitutionality of slavery, and changing views of Lincoln's legacy.

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Starting Points Journal: Justin Dyer & Adam Seagrave on the Founding and Modern Racial Issues

JMC faculty partner Justin Dyer and fellow Adam Seagrave have recently written pieces for Starting Points on the founding vision, slavery, and more recent racial issues.

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Christopher Newport University: 2020 Summer Teacher Webinar Series

CNU's Center for American Studies is sponsoring a series of webinars in July 2020 and invites all teachers to join. The programs are free and touch on the topic of the American woman's experience.

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University of Richmond: 2020 Conference on Frederick Douglass

On March 20, 2020, the John Marshall International Center at the University of Richmond will be holding a conference on Frederick Douglass. Several faculty partners will be participating.

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Frederick Douglass and 19th Century American Political Thought

Frederick Douglass was born in February 1818 on the eastern shore of Maryland. He is remembered as one of the greatest figures in the American antislavery movement.

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Remembering Black History in America

Explore these articles, commentaries, and resources on the African-American experience in honor of Black History Month.

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Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day from the JMC!

January 20 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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Diana Schaub on Conversations with Bill Kristol

JMC fellow Diana Schaub and JMC board member Bill Kristol discuss Frederick Douglass' remarkable life and thought.

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Frederick Douglass’ Immense Mark on History

The inaugural JMC-Murdock Pacific Northwest Conference will be held at Linfield College.

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Was Frederick Douglass a Libertarian?

JMC faculty partner Nicholas Buccola published an opinion piece in the New York Times addressing the debate over whether or not Frederick Douglass could be considered a libertarian.

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Frederick Douglass, An Architect of American Liberty

JMC faculty partner Nicholas Buccola will deliver a lecture on Frederick Douglass at JMC's partner program, the John Dickinson Forum.

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Recommended Readings for Black History Month

Take a look at these JMC fellows' publications on topics related to the complex and inspiring history of black Americans.

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Gregory Collins on Frederick Douglass and Originalism

JMC fellow Gregory Collins has a new article on Frederick Douglass's contributions to originalism.

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Erik Dempsey Writes Houston Chronicle Constitution Day Piece

"... a more compelling perspective on the Constitution can be found in the writings of Frederick Douglass, an escaped slave who became an important leader in the abolitionist movement ..."

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