How often do you get to touch the hand of someone who was one hand touch away from the Father of Civil Rights, Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington? This past Friday, Ken Morris Jr., the great great great grandson of Frederick Douglass and the great great grandson of Booker T. Washington shared stories of his ancestry and current mission to abolish human trafficking, a form of modern day slavery with our school community. Words cannot express how amazing it was to listen to Ken Morris, Jr. share the spirit of Frederick Douglass. It was as if Frederick Douglass, himself, was standing there in our midst. "Frederick Douglass was one of the best orators this nation has ever produced, was one of the most influential voices and thinkers of the nineteenth century. His words and ideals have inspired hope, change and advocacy. His rallying mantra for human rights was, `Right is of no sex- Truth is of no color - God is the Father of us all and we are all brethren.'" (Ka'mal McClarin) At Benedictine Academy, we too believe that God is the Father of us all and we are all sisters.
(For the complete 30 minute viewing of Ken Morris, please see the four-parts video below)
After their visit, we received the following note from Mr. Benz and Mr. Morris after their visit:
Dear Benedictine Academy,
I can honestly say it's our best school experience and a day we'll remember always. What a tremendous group of young women. We can't wait to see what great things these bright and poised students do in their lives. We're so happy to call you and the Benedictine Academy our partners!
The Frederick Douglass Family Foundation
