The Patriot Act Jul 2, 2009
excellent Frederick Douglass quote, Jack ... Frederick Douglass warned that "if there is no struggle there is no progress. Those who profess to favor freedom and yet depreciate agitation, are men who want crops without plowing up the ground, they want rain without thunder and lightening. They want the ocean without the awful roar of its many waters. This struggle may be a moral one, or it may be a physical one, and it may be both moral and physical, but it must be a struggle. Power concedes... (Slate)
A little hint at life in the other Georgia Jun 30, 2009
Frederick Douglass don t eat grits, don t drink sweetened tea and don t eat fried chicken. I tell people that s why I keep and cultivate my Southern dialect. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Among GOP faithful, Palin’s the (wo)man Jun 25, 2009
Among GOP faithful, Palin s the (wo)man. 5:18 pm June 24, 2009, by Jay. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
LETTER: Obama breaking the law 'in the public interest' Jun 22, 2009
" The Question wrote on Jun 21, 2009 4:32 PM:" Say, Harry, did you hear Fox News own pundit, Bernard Goldberg, tell O'Reilly "...that there are a couple of people, very few, but a couple of people on this network who suffer from Obama Derangement Syndrome. They won't give Obama a break under any circumstances..." " The Question wrote on Jun 21, 2009 4:59 PM:" Harry, do you recall that Fox News is the organization that aired a graphic showing that the Lincoln-Douglas Debates were between Abraham... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
I.F. Stone This, I.F. Stone That. Enough Already! Jun 22, 2009
While Guttenplan goes off the rails in comparing Stone to the likes of Tom Paine and Frederick Douglass, there is good reason to view him both as a superb investigative reporter and a writer of lasting impact. But biographers can be intrusive, especially when playing defense. (Slate)
The brave patriots of Iran continue to press their case Jun 21, 2009
Quotes from the original Frederick Douglass: The thing worse than rebellion (Ahmadinejad) is the thing that cause rebellion. A gentleman will not insult me, and no man not a gentleman can insult me (George American). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Yes, this is blatant hypocrisy on Obama’s part Jun 17, 2009
Frederick Douglass yes, hypocracy. I Report :-) You Whine. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Seven Civil War stories your teacher... Jun 16, 2009
This idea didn't sit well with leaders like Frederick Douglass, who considered colonization to be "a safety valve...for white racism.". Luckily for Douglass (and the country), colonization failed spectacularly. (CNN -- Law)
Spurned auto dealers beg sympathy from Congress Jun 4, 2009
3:44 pm June 3, 2009, by Jay. Of all the problems involved in (temporary) government ownership of Chrysler and GM, this one is potentially the most difficult: When tough business decisions are made, it s going to be easy for those on the wrong end to run to Congress and complain. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Prominent historian to speak in Carlisle Jun 4, 2009
Together, they also established the Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery, Resistance and Abolition at Yale University, which awards the annual Frederick Douglass Prize. The two men also co-founded the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and built the Gilder Lehrman Collection of American historical manuscripts, a history of America in the original documents, now on deposit at the New York Historical Society. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Pisciotta: Obama Gets Abortion Wrong May 26, 2009
Rather, I want to draw a comparison of abortion to slavery using the classic Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. One of the themes of the Frederick Douglass narrative is that slavery damaged the humanity and lives of slaveholders ... In 1825, at the age of seven, Frederick Douglass had the good fortune to be sent from a brutal plantation to Baltimore to live in the service of Hugh and Sophia Auld. (Newsmax)
Memorial Day May 25, 2009
Some critics say that by making the holiday more inclusive, however, the original focus on, as Frederick Douglass put it, the moral clash between "slavery and freedom, barbarism and civilization" has been lost. Most Southern states still recognize Confederate Memorial Day as an official holiday, and many celebrate it in on the June birthday of Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederacy. (Time.com)
Brown Football Class of 2013 May 21, 2009
6'4" 275 Villa Hills, KY Beechwood HS, KY Athletic: Anthony Munoz 2008 Offensive Lineman of the Year, Mr. Beechwood Football (2008), N.K.F.C.A. All-Star , First team All-Conference, 4-year Varsity Letterman, Starting Offensive Lineman for Back-to-Back Kentucky Class A State Champions (2007, 2008); High School Coach Noel Rash. Academic: National Merit Finalist, AP Scholar with Honor, Academic All-State first Team -- Football (2007, 2008), National Honor Society, McDonald's Scholar Athlete,... (Brownbears.com)
When lawyers torture the law May 6, 2009
4:19 pm May 5, 2009, by Jay. In columns, blog posts and occasional speaking engagements, I ve argued against prosecution of Bush administration officials who were involved in trying to legitimize or carry out illegal torture. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Historic Carlisle Inc. announces slate of events through fall May 4, 2009
Over the years, HCI has invited to Carlisle nationally recognized living historians who have brought to life Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Passion for history. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
LETTER: Obama misspoke about being at war with Islam May 2, 2009
The Question wrote on May 1, 2009 4:53 AM:" Meds, do you recall that Fox "News" is the organization that presented a graphic showing that the Lincoln-Douglas Debates were between Abraham Lincoln and the black abolitionist Frederick Douglass? Do you recall that Fox "News""is the organization that changed Congressman Mark Foley's party affiliation from Republican to Democratic after it was inescapably confirmed that Foley was sexually soliciting teenage male pages in Congress. Do you recall that... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Reaction to Specter from across the GOP Apr 29, 2009
3:43 pm April 28, 2009, by Jay. I have traveled the state, talked to Republican leaders and office-holders and my supporters and I have carefully examined public opinion. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Constitution no longer law of the land Apr 28, 2009
"The limitation of tyrants is the endurance of those they oppose." Frederick Douglass. "Resistance to sudden violence, for the preservation not only of my person, my limbs, and life, but of my property, is an indisputable right of nature which I have never surrendered to the public by the compact of society, and which perhaps, I could not surrender if I would." JOHN ADAMS. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Governor introduces gay marriage bill Apr 17, 2009
Paterson, who is black, framed the issue in sweeping terms, invoking Frederick Douglass and Harriet Beecher Stowe and drawing a parallel between the fight to eliminate slavery in the 1800s to the current effort to allow gay marriage. Rights should not be stifled by fear, Paterson said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
The faux outrage over Homeland Security report Apr 17, 2009
4:53 pm April 16, 2009, by Jay. WASHINGTON (AP) Republicans on Wednesday said a Homeland Security Department intelligence assessment unfairly characterizes military veterans as right-wing extremists. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Yes, Al Franken really IS good enough Apr 15, 2009
5:17 pm April 14, 2009, by Jay. The election was in early November. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Michael Winship: Abraham Lincoln's legacy 144 years later Apr 11, 2009
Whitman, Whittier and Melville worshipped Lincoln in death; African-American leader Frederick Douglass met and admired him, but kept a slight, although respectful distance, one generated by centuries of enslavement and doubt. Viewed from the genuine abolition ground, Mr. Lincoln seemed tardy, cold, dull and indifferent, he declared 11 years after Lincoln s passing. (Medfield Press, MA)
Barack Obama: Capitalism’s BFF Mar 24, 2009
Barack Obama: Capitalism s BFF. 3:02 pm March 23, 2009, by Jay. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Cooper helped pave the way for blacks Mar 16, 2009
In early 1964, Friedman and a UNC law student named Reggie Fountain walked into the gymnasium at Elm City's all-black Frederick Douglass High, dispatched by Smith to scout Cooper. Smith, whose father insisted on including black players on the Kansas high school teams he coached decades earlier, wanted to add an African-American player to his program. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hooray again, Dow up 3 days running Mar 13, 2009
5:44 pm March 12, 2009, by Jay. And no, it doesn t mean Obama s economic policy is vindicated. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Will Obama mirror Bush power grab? Mar 12, 2009
Will Obama mirror Bush power grab. Will Obama mirror Bush power grab. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Dow up big — for a day anyway Mar 11, 2009
Dow up big for a day anyway. 4:50 pm March 10, 2009, by Jay. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Echoes of history in meeting Mar 4, 2009
A profile of the 66-year-old City of Atlanta employee revealed she was not only Washington s great-granddaughter but the great-great-granddaughter of abolitionist and orator Frederick Douglass. Proctor could hardly believe her eyes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
ESCS marks Black History Month Feb 27, 2009
In this dramatic display, fourth-graders held hand-made posters and shared descriptions they d written of notable men and women, from Frederick Douglass to Barack Obama. Throughout the program, the fourth-grade chorus brought an extra dose of emotion to the celebration. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Nikki Giovanni: Poet, writer, activist addresses plight of blacks then to now Feb 23, 2009
""I wanted to show the kids the important relationship between Lincoln and Frederick Douglass and what it meant," Giovanni said. "The two referenced each other often and Douglass was Lincoln's word man and friend. "Giovanni said the way Lincoln dealt with slavery was due primarily to his personal frie-ip with the abolitionist Douglass, who helped lead him to the conclusion that the country could not flourish while slavery existed."The Emancipation Proclamation, which was important, didn't tell... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Unsung abolition heroes praised Feb 22, 2009
AUBURN Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth and Frederick Douglass are just a few names people associate with the anti-slavery movement but there were many more who helped with the network known as the freedom trail. Stephen Olweck / Special to The Citizen Harry Bradshaw Matthews, Hartwick College professor and author of African American Freedom Journey in New York and related sites, 1823-1870: Freedom Knows No Color, speaks to a group at the Harriet Tubman home in Auburn Saturday. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Nominations sought for history teacher of year Feb 22, 2009
The institute also conducts other award programs, including the Lincoln, Frederick Douglass and George Washington Book Prizes, and offers fellowships for scholars to work in the Gilder Lehrman Collection. The institute maintains two Web sites, www. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Civil Rights Pioneers Honored on Stamps Feb 22, 2009
In 1892, after a man she knew was lynched in Memphis, Terrell and her friend Frederick Douglass demanded a meeting with President Benjamin Harrison and urged him to issue a statement condemning lynching. Harrison declined to do so. (PR Newswire)
So … what’s your problem with Pelosi? Feb 20, 2009
So what s your problem with Pelosi. So what s your problem with Pelosi. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Faces on show Feb 19, 2009
So are Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth and George Washington Carver. Some of the most recent history makers are there, too: Barack and Michelle Obama, the still-new president and first lady of the United States. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
'How Do You Spell Hope?' is lesson in reading, writing, and resolution Feb 18, 2009
The hourlong show cleverly mixes three stories of people dealing with illiteracy, from the famous (Frederick Douglass) to the unknown, including a Cambridge high school athlete and Marta, a Latina immigrant ... Douglass's time as a slave in the Auld family's home comes to life when "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave," his autobiography, literally opens up to reveal the various rooms in which he lived and worked. (Boston Globe)
Abraham Lincoln bio finds surprises Feb 16, 2009
The era's most noted black political activist, Frederick Douglass, initially didn't care much for Lincoln, considering him too slow to act against racism. By 1865, the two were solid friends. (Montana Standard, MT)
Lincoln's legacy: Principles or personality? Feb 16, 2009
The same could be done with famous speeches by Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Booker T. Washington, and W.E.B. DuBois (certainly, Martin Luther King Jr. Day would be another excellent opportunity for such civics lessons). And such history lessons would seem to be in order, as the most recent National Assessment of Education Progress (known as the nation's report card) test of high school seniors indicates that only between 50 and 60 percent can correctly answer questions about Nat Turner,... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Commentary: Lincoln's remarkable tie... Feb 14, 2009
James Horton: Lincoln had a remarkable relationship with Frederick Douglass ... James Horton says Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass had a relationship of shared respect ... (CNN) -- Few relationships in American history have been more remarkable than that between President Abraham Lincoln and black abolitionist and former slave Frederick Douglass. (CNN -- Law)
Jeff Adair: Time to nix Black History Month? Feb 13, 2009
Most of the students wrote biographies about the regular figures trotted out during the month: Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Frederick Douglass, etc. My son, who is into martial arts, decided to write about Ronald McNair after I told him he had a fifth degree black belt. (Easton Journal, MA)
200 Years Later, A More Complex View Of Lincoln Feb 13, 2009
Clinton, for instance, says she found in researching her book that Lincoln took his son Tad to the home of a black family in Washington for "a play date." Burlingame says he found a lost speech by abolitionist Frederick Douglass -- who'd once called Lincoln a "slave hound" -- praising him shortly after his death as "the black man's president.". "No doubt he was a racist, but if you look at him in the context of his time, he's so far ahead of other politicians," says Vernon Burton, a retired... (W-USA News, DC)
Scholars delve into a complex Lincoln Feb 11, 2009
Clinton, for instance, says she found in researching her book that Lincoln took his son Tad to the home of a black family in Washington for "a play date." Burlingame says he found a lost speech by abolitionist Frederick Douglass who'd once called Lincoln a "slave hound" praising him shortly after his death as "the black man's president.". "No doubt he was a racist, but if you look at him in the context of his time, he's so far ahead of other politicians," says Vernon Burton, a retired University... (USA Today)
An investigation into everything Bush? Not a good idea Feb 10, 2009
By Frederick Douglass ... Frederick Douglass, It came from the same place Obama/Pelosi/Reid are getting it from which is my point ... By Frederick Douglass. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Americans choosing sides Feb 10, 2009
By Frederick Douglass. February 9, 2009 3:46 PM. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Seeking Lincoln, and finding the Lincoln Memorial Feb 9, 2009
WASHINGTON Two hundred years after the birth of Abraham Lincoln, we still seek him in words and in action, in lessons from his life, in reminders of his legend and in pilgrimages to the temple built in his honor (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Black history is the nation's history Feb 9, 2009
So he chose the week in which both Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln were born to commemorate the substantial achievements of black Americans against heartbreaking odds. Some 80 years later, Woodson's Negro History Week - now Black History Month - seems quaint, jarring, anachronistic. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Finding Lincoln Smart and Funny Feb 8, 2009
Frederick Douglass said it best ... Frederick Douglass; Oration In Memory Of Abraham Lincoln Delivered At The Unveiling Of The Freedmen's Monument In Memory Of Abraham Lincoln In Lincoln Park, Washington, D.C., April 14, 1876. (Slate)
Lincoln Memorial a temple of respect, hope Feb 8, 2009
Abolitionist Frederick Douglass personally admired Lincoln, but still labeled him "the white man's president, entirely devoted to the welfare of the white man." In 1968, Ebony editor Lerone Bennett Jr. pronounced Lincoln a "firm believer in white supremacy" and charged, as Mencken had, that "myth-makers had buried the real Lincoln.". "It's very dangerous to idealize Lincoln, and it's contrary to his real legacy," says Joshua Wolf Shenk, author of "Lincoln's Melancholy: How Depression Challenged... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Hope & Heritage: Sycamore United Methodist celebrates Black History Month Feb 8, 2009
Burch touched on Frederick Douglass; hopes for freedom, and the legal victory achieved through the Civil War and the 13th Amendment, which banned slavery. But sadly, laws cannot change the hearts of men,; he said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Month robs blacks of part in U.S. history Feb 8, 2009
So he chose the week in which both Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln were born to commemorate the substantial achievements of black Americans against heartbreaking odds. CYNTHIA TUCKERMY OPINION. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Letters to the Editor Feb 8, 2009
Lincoln referred to Frederick Douglass as one of the most meritorious men in all of America. Lincoln s successor, Andrew Johnson, a Democrat, used racial slurs to describe Douglass. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Black History Month: Who Started It and Why Feb 8, 2009
The second week in February was chosen because the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass occur then. This was at a time when black history was all but ignored. (South County Chronicle, VA)
entertainment Feb 8, 2009
Sunday, February 08, 2009 Last Update: 06:45 AM EST. WITH multiple nominees in 110 categories, it's practically impossible for any one person to figure out what's worth listening to in this. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
- From the Right: Debunking myths of Lincoln 0 Feb 8, 2009
The great abolitionist, Frederick Douglass, was a constant thorn in Lincoln s side, urging him to do what politically he did not always think he could do. Douglass pushed Lincoln toward dramatic and immediate action to free the slaves. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Time to end Black History Month? Feb 7, 2009
Woodson chose February because it contained the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass (which belies long-standing jokes about Black History Month being relegated to the shortest month of the year). Woodson's organization, now called the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), expanded the observance to a full month in 1976. (MSNBC -- Race)
