Generations of Progress: A Juneteenth Celebration Exploring Frederick Douglass’s Legacy

Celebrate Juneteenth at the Library Company of Philadelphia

Generations of Progress: A Juneteenth Celebration Exploring Frederick Douglass’s Legacy

Friday, June 14th, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. ET

Hybrid Event | Free

 The truth, lessons, and hope Frederick Douglass offered during his remarkable lifetime not only helped shape Abraham Lincoln’s presidency and the American Civil Rights movement, they can guide and inspire us in our own cultural moment. Born into slavery in 1818, Douglass escaped to New York City at the age of twenty, determined to tell his story and fight for the rights of all men and women to be free. His first autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave (Boston, 1845), remains one of the most influential books of modern times, as captivating and stirring now as it was when it was first published in 1845, with just as many lessons for how to navigate our society. This year’s Juneteenth celebration will feature Kevin Greene, the great-great-grandson of Frederick Douglass, discussing his legacy and the new edition of Douglass’s autobiography, featuring an introduction and archival images from Greene and other Douglass descendants. We hope you’ll join us for this journey through the life and impact of one of the most influential figures in U.S. history.

Sponsored by the Program in African-American History

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