Learn the importance of literacy by following the life and career of Frederick Douglass through multimedia presentations and song.
Learn about Frederick Douglass’ humble beginnings on the Eastern Shore of Maryland to the cities of Baltimore, New York and London, and then back to Washington, D.C., as he fought for abolishing slavery through writing autobiographies, newspapers and speeches. Baba Bomani uses his lyric videos and performances of tracks, like “Selfie King”(about Douglass being the most photographed American of the 19th century), “Rhetoric Like Frederick” (about the ways Douglass wrote), “Fit to Be a Slave” (about how Douglass "stole" his education) and “Speak for Myself” (about how Douglass gained the courage and skill to be a public speaker). Sponsored by the Maryland State Arts Council.
AGE GROUP: | Tween (12-13 years) | Teen (14-17 years) | Late Elementary (9-11 years) | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | Performances and Receptions |
TAGS: | Black History |
Today's hours
We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Mon, Feb 03 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
Tue, Feb 04 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
Wed, Feb 05 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
Thu, Feb 06 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
Fri, Feb 07 | 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sat, Feb 08 | 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sun, Feb 09 | Closed |