Schedule for Douglass Day 2025

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Morning

11:15 am | The Geneseo Chamber Singers

Under the direction of Distinguished Teaching Professor of Music Gerry Floriano, the Geneseo Chamber Singers will perform choral music celebrating Frederick Douglass’s life, vision, and legacy. Selections will include Randall Thompson’s “The Last Words of David,” Undine Smith Moore’s “Daniel, Servant of the Lord,” and Moses Hogan’s “My Soul’s Been Anchored.”

11:30 | Remarks

Geneseo Chief Diversity Officer Rodmon King will offer opening remarks.

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.

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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 | Closing Announcements

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