He was a "powerful orator and influential political figure, using his personal experience to give a human face to the sufferings of slavery." (New Bedford Historical Society) Fred Morsell, an actor/educator on Frederick Douglass gives us an inkling as to the greatness of this American hero.
The three essential messages that Frederick Douglass has passed on from generation to generation to his great great great grandson, Ken Morris, Jr. and now to us are:
Believe in, have faith in, and trust in yourself.
Take advantage of every opportunity that is provided to you.
Use the power of the written and spoken word to effect permanent positive changes for yourself and the society in which you live.
Mr. Timothy Mulvey, the U.S.Department of State Communications Advisor for the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, opened the ceremony sharing our nation's concern and efforts to eradicate Human Trafficking. We hope to meet with Mr. Mulvey during his visit to the tri-state area at the end of March.
We are also pleased to announce that Benedictine Academy is in partnership with the Frederick Douglass Family Foundation to change history once again and stop human trafficking, a 21st century modern day slavery. Ken Morris, Jr. will be visiting our school on Friday at 1:00 p.m.. If you are interested in meeting Mr. Ken Morris, please call Mrs. Michalski, Campus Ministry, at (908) 352-0670, ext. 125. All family and friends are welcome to join us for this special presentation.
Happy Valentine's Day, Frederick Douglass!
