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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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