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CultureCast32: CultureCast with guest Kenneth B. Morris, Jr.Let’s talk about creating culture! In this episode Kenneth B. Morrison, Co-Founder and President of the Frederick Douglas Family Initiatives, and I discuss his ancestry of Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington and the series of events that led to The Descendants gathering in Washington D.C.
Descendants Unite: Imagine yourself amidst a historic gathering in Washington DC, surrounded by descendants of Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, Ida B. Wells, Rosa Parks, Emmett Till, Malcolm X, Thomas Jefferson & Sally Heming, Jesse Jackson and other legendary figures. Listen to their moving personal stories, overflowing with the weight of le...2024-02-1555 min
George Washington Slept HereFrederick Douglass Descendant Kevin Douglass GreeneJoin host Jason L. S. Raia on George Washington Slept Here as he interviews Kevin Douglass Greene, an army veteran and great-great-grandson of Frederick Douglass. They delve into Frederick Douglass' transformative fight with Mr. Covey and the newfound sense of freedom it ignited. The conversation then shifts to Douglass' meeting with Anna Murray, whose support played a crucial role in his escape from slavery.Exploring themes of liberty and American history, this podcast episode highlights Douglass' resilience and the importance of education and activism in combating slavery, human trafficking, and racism. Tune in now!Quotes2023-07-1856 min
The Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterArt of Liberation: Kenneth B. Morris Jr. on Building Strong CommunitiesKenneth B. Morris, Jr., a descendant of Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington, as he shares his mission to build strong children and end systems of exploitation and oppression. In this episode of "Truth In This Art," host Rob Lee delves into the inspiring work of Kenneth and his role as the co-founder and president of the Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives.In this episode, we explore:Kenneth's remarkable background as a descendant of two influential names in American history, Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington, and how it has shaped his dedication to anti-slavery and...2023-04-0539 min
WDKXInterview With Kenneth B. Morris, Jr. & Erica Mock from The Frederick Douglass Family InitiativesKenneth B. Morris, Jr. The Great-great-great grandson of Frederick Douglass and Great-great grandson of Booker T. Washington. The President of Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives.
Erica Mock- International Executive Director of Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives
Please visit www.fdfi.org.2023-02-2008 min
RocGrowthRochester's Legacy: Using It to Create the New Rochester 2022-10-12Please join us for a discussion with Peter Jemison, Seneca Nation ( Heron Clan), founder of the Seneca Art & Cultural Center and former site manager of Ganondagan, and Erica Mock, Executive Director of the Frederick Douglass Family Initiative (FDFI).
The Finger Lakes was home to the Haudenosaunee Confederacy centuries before the arrival of Europeans. Peter is the visionary behind the Ganondagan State Historic Site in Victor and is nationally recognized for this work.
Frederick Douglass and his family resided in Rochester for 25 years, at the height of his abolitionist struggle and the critical years following the Civil Wa...2022-10-1357 min
A Rebel Without Applause: The Bill Kalmenson PodcastFrederick Douglass, A Most Spectacular LifeKenneth B. Morris Jr. reflects on the life and incredible times of his Great, Great, Great Grandfather Frederick Douglass and his Great, Great Grandfather Booker T. Washington. The work continues at the Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives. www.fdfi.org 2022-04-2556 min
That time Fredrick Douglass's Grandson joined us as a New AbolitionistKenneth B Morris Jr is the Direct Descendant of Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington.
He's also the co founder of The Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives (FDFI).
The FDFI exists to honor and preserve the legacy of Frederick Douglass and to create awareness about modern-day slavery in an effort to expedite its demise.
On the 126th anniversary of his passing, Kenneth joined Max and Yusuf on Abolition Today for a discussion on the modern abolitionist movement. We also heard from Jamilia Land of California's ACA3 bill to abolish slavery, and Spoken Word Icon Cola Rum.
These Are Generations of Abolitionists.2021-11-082h 00
The Tight RopeKenneth Morris, Jr. On Celebrating Black Excellence with HITRECORDBecome a member of our Patreon family for full episodes, behind-the-scenes access and more exclusive content! You can sign up here at https://www.patreon.com/thetightropepod
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In this exciting collaboration with Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives and HITRECORD, Kenneth Morris, Jr. walks The Tight Rope. Kenneth Morris, Jr. descends from two of the most influential names in American history: he is the great-great-great grandson of Frederick Douglass and the great-great grandson of Booker T. Washington.
Morris continues his family’s legacy of anti-slavery and ed...2021-07-0115 min
A discussion With The Great Grandson of Fredrick Douglass. Kenneth Morris. S2-E8Kenneth B Morris Jr is the Direct Descendant of Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington.
He's also the co founder of The Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives (FDFI).
The FDFI exists to honor and preserve the legacy of Frederick Douglass and to create awareness about modern-day slavery in an effort to expedite its demise.
On the 126th anniversary of his passing, Kenneth will join Max and Yusuf Sunday February the 21st on Abolition Today for a discussion on the modern abolitionist movement. We'll also hear from Jamilia Land of California's ACA3 bill to abolish slavery, and Spoken Word Icon Cola Rum.
Thes...2021-02-222h 00
The Unintended ReceiverThe History of Indian Ultimate with Amberish JaipuriaThe legendary Amberish Jaipuria, with his wealth of experience and knowledge of Ultimate across the globe, speaks to co-hosts Jaidip Patel and Richa Patel about the evolution of Ultimate in India. Tune in to hear stories of how the competitions format came to be, the history of the WFDF spirit and scoring, the genesis of UPAI, and more, straight from the horse's mouth. Have fun and thanks for listening!Timestamps!0:30 - Introducing the legendary Amberish Jaipuria 3:55 - The format of competitions in India and its history 9:47 - Background to WFDF spirit, the spirit scoring mat...2021-02-0854 min
What's The T w/ Delmar DFrederick Douglass' Living LegacyMr. Kenneth B. Morris descends from two of the most influential names in American history: he is the great-great-great grandson of Frederick Douglass and the great-great-grandson of Booker T. Washington. In honor of black history month, I interview Ken about his family’s legacy of anti-slavery and educational work as co-founder and president of the nonprofit Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives (FDFI). Lastly, he shares some exciting updates such as an upcoming Frederick Douglass musical in Washington DC and a movie that is in the early stages of development. Check out their website for more information on FDFI: http://www.fdfi.or...2020-02-1729 min
Saint Louis In TuneThis Descendant of Frederick Douglass & Booker T Washington Has Something to SayKenneth B. Morris, Jr. who is a direct descendant of Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington speaks about human trafficking, one million abolitionists, and the work of the Frederick Douglass Family Initiative.www.fdfi.org/2018-11-0644 min
The Gist of Freedom Preserving American History through Black Literature . . .Frederick Douglass & Booker T. Washington's direct descendant Ken Morris,Ken Morris is a direct descendant of Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington. Join Ken as we discuss his family's latest project,
Picturing Frederick Douglass, AN ILLUSTRATED BIOGRAPHY OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY’S MOST PHOTOGRAPHED AMERICAN
John Stauffer (Author), Zoe Trodd (Author), Celeste-Marie Bernier (Author), Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (Epilogue by, Harvard University)
With an Afterword by FDFI Founder & President, Kenneth B. Morris, Jr.
Picturing Frederick Douglass
AN ILLUSTRATED BIOGRAPHY OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY’S MOST PHOTOGRAPHED AMERICAN
John Stauffer (Author), Zoe Trodd (Author), Celeste-Marie Bernier (Author), Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (Epilogue by, Harvard University)
With an Afterword by FDFI Founder & President, Ken2015-10-2644 min