North to Freedom
Fred Morsell portrayed Frederick Douglass and answered questions from the audience as Douglass might have. He focused on the hypocrisy of a … read more
Fred Morsell portrayed Frederick Douglass and answered questions from the audience as Douglass might have. He focused on the hypocrisy of a nation which celebrated liberty yet held black people in bondage. After this presentation, scholars assessed the importance of Douglass in the context of the antebellum era and fielded questions from the audience. close
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