WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed legislation to create a commission to plan celebrations for the 200th anniversary of the birth of Frederick Douglass, the prominent Black abolitionist he insinuated was still alive earlier this year. Celebrations are planned next year for the 200th Anniversary of Frederick Douglass’ birthday. The Republican announced on […]
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Norton’s Frederick Douglass Celebration Bill Easily Passes House
A bill establishing the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission to commemorate the 200th birthday of the famed 19th-century abolitionist, writer and public servant soared through the U.S. House of Representatives this week. Celebrations are planned next year for the 200th Anniversary of Frederick Douglass’ birthday. The bill, co-sponsored by D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D) and […]