181. Frederick Douglass - African American Historical Figure Biographical information. http://www.brightmoments.com/blackhistory/nfdougla.html

Frederick Douglass Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass lived to become one of the most influential figures in African American history. As a young man and a slave in Maryland, Frederick Douglass was recognized as a bright young man by both blacks and whites. During his life as a slave in Baltimore he learned to read and write and passed his knowledge along to other blacks in Baltimore. Douglass is remembered as a great speaker. His speaking abilities were developed in the secret debating club called the East Baltimore Mental Improvement Society. He escaped from slavery to New Bedford, Massachusetts in 1838. There he discovered the newspaper of the leading white abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison, The Liberator. Douglass and Garrison soon impressed one another and would work together for social reform and the abolition of slavery. Because of his speaking ability, Douglass soon became the major drawing card at meetings of the abolitionist society. A deep melodious voice, grace and a flair for the dramatic would allow Douglass to mesmerize his listeners at the abolitionist meetings. From 1845 to 1847, Douglas would travel in Great Britain speaking for the elimination of slavery. While in Britain he expanded his view of the struggle for human rights.

182. Douglass College: The Douglass College Center Provides programs, services, and facilities in an informal setting where members of the campus community can gather outside of the classroom. http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~dccenter/

The Douglass College Center The Douglass College Center (DCC) provides services and facilities for the Douglass community. In an informal setting, members of the campus community can gather for cocurricular and other activities, shop, eat, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome! DCC Goals Through its programs, the College Center: encourages experiential learning and understanding of others through the exploration of ideas; promotes educational, cultural, recreational, and social events; and teaches, develops, and enhances leadership skills and personal growth. Meet the staff of DCC Reserving space at the center for your event: university users non-university users Reserving Voorhees Chapel for your event: university users non-university users Directions to the DCC For more information, contact: Joanne Aguglia Director, Douglass College Center aguglia@rci.rutgers.edu

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