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An Evening in Celebration of Frederick Douglass
On Feb. 7, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., in honor of Black History Month, the public is invited to attend a free event at Tampa Theatre commemorating Frederick Douglass and his important role in our country’s history. The evening will begin with a brief program about Douglass presented by Mr. Fred Hearns, Curator of Black History at the Tampa Bay History Center, followed by an interactive performance by Mr. Nathan Richardson: “Frederick Douglass speaks on Democracy.” This event is sponsored by NSCDA-FL Tampa Town Committee, The Frank E. Duckwall Foundation, and the Tampa Bay History Center.
This event does not require reservations and is suitable for all ages.
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