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Schedule for Douglass Day 2024

Frederick Douglass headshot and motto 'Power concedes nothing without a demand'

Morning

9:30 | The Archive of Black History and Culture at Rochester Public Library

  • Antoine McDonald, librarian in the Local History and Genealogy division of the Rochester Public Library, will join us via Zoom to tell us about the Archive of Black History and Culture.

10:30 | Musical Performances

  • Wayne Anthony Norwood and the Children of God
  • Geneseo Chamber Singers

Afternoon

12:00 - 12:30 | Live Broadcast

Join the live broadcast from the Douglass Day YouTube channel.

We’ll join the organizers in singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing”, receive an overview of the program, and listen to speakers on Douglass.

12:30 - 1:00 | Transcription and more

Time for transcribing, readings, discussions, etc. During this time, the live stream will continue running but will go silent. The organizers’ Spotify playlist will back us up as we transcribe.

1:00 - 1:30 | Live Broadcast

We’ll sing “Happy birthday” (both versions) and hear a dramatic reading of “Why Hold a Colored Convention?” by Hassan El-Amin.

1:30 - 2:00 | Transcription

2:00 - 2:20 | Live Broadcast

2:20 - 2:45 | Transcription

2:45 - 3:00 | Live Broadcast

Highlights from social media, Bake Off prizes, and closing reflections.