Umd Honors Frederick Douglass With Statue, Square
November 18, 2015
The Frederick Douglass Square and statue were dedicated in a ceremony today at the University of Maryland.
By: Paul Gessler
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WBFF) - The Frederick Douglass Square and statue were dedicated in a ceremony today at the University of Maryland.
Douglass was born a slave in Talbot Co., Md. He was described by his great-great-great grandson Kenneth B. Morris as "an abolitionist, an author, intellectual, statesman, and an agitator."
The statue features Douglass leaning forward, organizers say as a reminder to listen to his words and look ahead to the future.
"The burden is on us to be serious when we say we support what Frederick Douglass stood for. And, so, if he stood for free speech, let's make sure that we stand for free speech," student Colin Byrd said.
The statue and square honoring Douglass is located in front of Hornbake Plaza on the College Park campus.
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