Douglass Day is held annually on the chosen birthday of Frederick Douglass. We mark the occasion by celebrating and creating Black history together.
This year we will be transcribing materials from the Library of Congress African American Perspectives collection. It includes speeches, sermons, biographies, narratives, and records from the history of Black political activism. It contains writings by Frederick Douglass, William Still, Angelina Grimké Weld–and many more!
All are welcome. Faculty members are encouraged to bring classes.
Nicole Stroh and Susanna O’Herron will perform works spanning from the eighteenth century to the present. The audience will be invited to hear a variety of genres through a lens that expands beyond Western artists. From classical to rhythm and jazz, this lecture recital will give history on composers as well as historical context from different cultures in different parts of the world; prompting audience members to investigate their own interests, question what they know to be familiar, and grow appreciation for more roots in music.
Have a cupcake and learn to transcribe historical documents from the African American Perspectives Collection at the Library of Congress. Collectively, we help to make important moments in Black history more accessible to everyone!
Inspired by David Blight's Pulitzer Prize winning biography, this documentary features celebrated actors bringing to life the words of our country's most famous anti-slavery activist. 58 minutes, followed by a brief discussion and Q&A.
This link opens in a new window This link opens in a new window This link opens in a new windowA transcribe-a-thon is an event in which people gather in person or online to work simultaneously on a crowdsourcing project to transcribe documents into searchable text.
Our in-person event is free and open to the public, and anyone with an internet connection and a computer can help with the transcription. No prior experience is needed, and the platform is free to use and beginner-friendly.
Yes. We suggest at least one laptop per 1-3 people. Transcribing in small teams of 2-3 people can be a lot of fun! Or, people can take turns transcribing. Unfortunately, our project does not work well on mobile phones or small tablets.
