A Conversation with Frederick Douglass

Join us for a conversation with Frederick Douglass regarding advocating for the creation of the US Colored Troops to fight in the Civil War for the abolishment of slavery. The presentation will include excerpts for speeches by Frederick Douglass and President Lincoln's......More

Join us for a conversation with Frederick Douglass regarding advocating for the creation of the US Colored Troops to fight in the Civil War for the abolishment of slavery. The presentation will include excerpts for speeches by Frederick Douglass and President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. Douglass was portrayed by Bob Davis. This program will conclude with a question and answer session from the audience. This program is funded by Illinois Humanities. It will livestream on Looking for Lincoln's Facebook page and YouTube Channel.