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Kenneth Morris, Jr., great-great-great-grandson of Frederick Douglass and great-great-grandson of Booker T. Washington, speaks to South Middle School students about his heritage, slavery, and the importance of education Friday afternoon, September 7, 2012. Morris is also the founder and president of the Frederick Douglass Family Foundation. World History, History Books, Black Like Me, Importance Of Education, Marcus Garvey, Family Foundations, Mystery Of History, Frederick Douglass, September 7
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Kenneth Morris, Jr., great-great-great-grandson of Frederick Douglass and great-great-grandson of Booker T. Washington, speaks to South Middle School students about his heritage, slavery, and the importance of education Friday afternoon, September 7, 2012. Morris is also the founder and president of the Frederick Douglass Family Foundation.
Providence Crowder is a conservative Republican with a biblical worldview. She belongs to several organizations whose mission is to educate people about the importance of fiscal responsibility and adhering to conservative values. She is a board member of the Frederick Douglass Foundation of New York. Along with Rev. Tommy Davis, she runs the blog, minorityrepublican.com. Conservative Values, Conservative Republican, What Is Freedom, Biblical Worldview, Muslim Brotherhood, How To Become, Social Issues, Patriots, God Bless
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Providence Crowder is a conservative Republican with a biblical worldview. She belongs to several organizations whose mission is to educate people about the importance of fiscal responsibility and adhering to conservative values. She is a board member of the Frederick Douglass Foundation of New York. Along with Rev. Tommy Davis, she runs the blog, minorityrepublican.com.
Rev. Dr. Tommy Davis is a chaplain for Chaplain Fellowship Ministries and is a graduate of Apex School of Theology and Tennessee Temple University. Davis is a conservative Republican with articles appearing in periodicals and blogs. He is often consulted by Republican politicians for ideas that shape social policy. He received a volunteer civic participation award from U.S. President George W. Bush in 2007.  Davis is also the Spiritual Advisor for the Frederick Douglass Foundation of NY. Participation Award, Spiritual Advisor, Social Policy, Mainstream Media, Theology, Civic, Scholar
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Rev. Dr. Tommy Davis is a chaplain for Chaplain Fellowship Ministries and is a graduate of Apex School of Theology and Tennessee Temple University. Davis is a conservative Republican with articles appearing in periodicals and blogs. He is often consulted by Republican politicians for ideas that shape social policy. He received a volunteer civic participation award from U.S. President George W. Bush in 2007. Davis is also the Spiritual Advisor for the Frederick Douglass Foundation of NY.
Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, George Washington Carver, Mary McLeod Bethune, A. Philip Randolph, Jackie Robinson, Sen. Edward William Brooke III, Martin Luther King, Jr. - all Republicans. Civil Rights Figures, Mary Mcleod Bethune, Black Republicans, Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, Conservative Politics, American Patriot, American Freedom
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"As K. Carl Smith explains in his book, Frederick Douglass has provided all Americans with four Life-Empowering Values that, if taught in all communities, could help save America: 1) Respect for the Constitution; 2) Respect for Life; 3) Limited Government; 4) Personal Responsibility." ♦ Click link for video & info on Smith's book, 'Frederick  Frederick Douglass Republicans: The Movement to Re-ignite America’s Passion for Liberty'. Fredrick Douglass, John Brown, Portraits, We Are The World, The Orator, 2pac, Native American, Before Us
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"As K. Carl Smith explains in his book, Frederick Douglass has provided all Americans with four Life-Empowering Values that, if taught in all communities, could help save America: 1) Respect for the Constitution; 2) Respect for Life; 3) Limited Government; 4) Personal Responsibility." ♦ Click link for video & info on Smith's book, 'Frederick Frederick Douglass Republicans: The Movement to Re-ignite America’s Passion for Liberty'.
“Between speaking fees, investments and income from presidential appointments, Frederick Douglass was able to mass $300,000 in savings–an equivalence of $25 million dollars today. We shouldn’t ENVY those earning $250,000 per year. We should EMULATE them. That’s how jobs are created.” ~ KCarl Smith, Frederick Douglass Republican Raised Right, New Hope, Activism, Presidential, Appointments, Pay Attention, Black History, Income
“Between speaking fees, investments and income from presidential appointments, Frederick Douglass was able to mass $300,000 in savings–an equivalence of $25 million dollars today. We shouldn’t ENVY those earning $250,000 per year. We should EMULATE them. That’s how jobs are created.” ~ KCarl Smith, Frederick Douglass Republican
Frederick Douglass, a former slave, a man of wisdom and strength. Cool Words, Wise Words, Words Of Wisdom, Great Quotes, Quotes To Live By, Awesome Quotes, Positive Words, Word Of Wisdom
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Susan B. Anthony campaigned for Republican candidates in many campaigns, beginning in 1860.  That year, the Wide Awakes, a Republican marching club, serenaded Susan B. Anthony and her suffragist colleague Elizabeth Cady Stanton to thank them for their support. Anthony also worked closely with fellow Republican Frederick Douglass.  In 1872, she was arrested for casting a ballot in the presidential election, in which she voted for the Republican ticket. Womens History Month, Women In History, Ancient History, Great Women, Amazing Women, Amazing People, Pretty People, Beautiful Women, Susan B. Anthony
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Susan B. Anthony campaigned for Republican candidates in many campaigns, beginning in 1860. That year, the Wide Awakes, a Republican marching club, serenaded Susan B. Anthony and her suffragist colleague Elizabeth Cady Stanton to thank them for their support. Anthony also worked closely with fellow Republican Frederick Douglass. In 1872, she was arrested for casting a ballot in the presidential election, in which she voted for the Republican ticket.
"Never refuse to act with a white institution, because it is white; or a black one because it is black. But act with all men without distinction or color. By so acting, we shall find opportunities for removing prejudices and establishing the rights of all men." -- Frederick Douglass
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"Never refuse to act with a white institution, because it is white; or a black one because it is black. But act with all men without distinction or color. By so acting, we shall find opportunities for removing prejudices and establishing the rights of all men." -- Frederick Douglass
A renowned anti-slavery activist, Frederick Douglass campaigned for Lincoln in 1860 & became one of his key advisors. He served in a total of 6 Republican administrations. President U.S. Grant appointed him to the Santo Domingo Commission, & President Hayes appointed him Marshall of the District of Columbia. During the Garfield & Arthur administrations, Douglass served as Recorder of Deeds of the District of Columbia. He served as an envoy to Haiti during the Benjamin Harrison administration. Black Is Beautiful, Maryland, African American Authors, African Americans, American Heritage, American Icons, Famous Americans, American Quotes
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A renowned anti-slavery activist, Frederick Douglass campaigned for Lincoln in 1860 & became one of his key advisors. He served in a total of 6 Republican administrations. President U.S. Grant appointed him to the Santo Domingo Commission, & President Hayes appointed him Marshall of the District of Columbia. During the Garfield & Arthur administrations, Douglass served as Recorder of Deeds of the District of Columbia. He served as an envoy to Haiti during the Benjamin Harrison administration.
Rev. Isaac Hayes is a Republican strategist and commentator. In 2008, He served as the Political Director for a US House race, and in 2010, he garnered national attention by challenging Jesse Jackson Jr. in Illinois’ 2nd CD.  In 2011, Hayes was appointed President of the Illinois Chapter of the Frederick Douglass Foundation, an organization which promotes free market and limited government ideas. He earned his BS from Illinois State University and lives in Park Forest, IL with his wife Latonya. Percy Sledge, Wilson Pickett, Allen West, Isaac Hayes, Limited Government, Park Forest, Smokey Robinson, Illinois State
Rev. Isaac Hayes is a Republican strategist and commentator. In 2008, He served as the Political Director for a US House race, and in 2010, he garnered national attention by challenging Jesse Jackson Jr. in Illinois’ 2nd CD. In 2011, Hayes was appointed President of the Illinois Chapter of the Frederick Douglass Foundation, an organization which promotes free market and limited government ideas. He earned his BS from Illinois State University and lives in Park Forest, IL with his wife Latonya.
With the Civil War over and slavery abolished, ex-slave Frederick Douglass told a Columbus audience on April 13, 1867, that the battle for freedom was not yet over.    The Klan was riding in the South, President Andrew Johnson had vetoed civil-rights legislation, and blacks and women could not vote in Ohio. African American Slavery, American Civil War, Human Dignity, Usa Presidents, Black Hollywood, Famous Men
Columbus Mileposts | April 13, 1867: Not all rights secured with slavery's demise
With the Civil War over and slavery abolished, ex-slave Frederick Douglass told a Columbus audience on April 13, 1867, that the battle for freedom was not yet over. The Klan was riding in the South, President Andrew Johnson had vetoed civil-rights legislation, and blacks and women could not vote in Ohio.
On 10/1/13,  West Chester University unveiled a bronze statue of abolitionist and champion of human rights Frederick Douglass. A regular at the university, Douglass, the former slave, orator, author, Republican and statesman gave his last public speech “Against Lynch Law” on the university’s campus 19 days before he died. West Chester University, October 2013, 19 Days, Lynch, Human Rights, Died, Campus
WCU unveils Frederick Douglass statue
On 10/1/13, West Chester University unveiled a bronze statue of abolitionist and champion of human rights Frederick Douglass. A regular at the university, Douglass, the former slave, orator, author, Republican and statesman gave his last public speech “Against Lynch Law” on the university’s campus 19 days before he died.