It was a momentous occasion yesterday for Ken Morris's family, the great great great grandson of Frederick Douglass, and all of America. The bronze statute of Frederick Douglass was unveiled at the White House in Emancipation Hall next to great American heroes such as Rosa parks and Martin Luther King, Jr.. This year is the 150th commemoration of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by Abraham Lincoln.
Frederick Douglass is known as the Father of Civil Rights. First inspired by the Bible and the power of Almighty God, he believed that "once you have learned to read, you will be free forever."
Ken Morris, Jr. of Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives is carrying on his family legacy in his fight against modern slavery, human trafficking. Last year, Benedictine Academy received the honor of being awarded a plaque naming us their first Freedom Partner School. Since then, we have worked tirelessly together to educate other young people about the history of slavery and the rights and dignity of every human being. Frederick Douglass said "Education means Emancipation."
While our students, Kayla, Karol, Eileen and Marina were in Washington DC to accept on behalf of Benedictine Academy, the 2013 National Jefferson Awards Ambassador Gold Medal for public volunteer service leadership, they met with Ken Morris before the ceremony.
CBS News carried the story last evening. We are grateful for the opportunity to leave our small footprints next to the ground-breaking mighty footprints of such awe-inspiring people in our history. It is a humbling privilege and honor that we will never forget.
To view the whole ceremony, http://youtu.be/cDZNu-fusLo?t=57s
Frederick Douglass is known as the Father of Civil Rights. First inspired by the Bible and the power of Almighty God, he believed that "once you have learned to read, you will be free forever."
Ken Morris, Jr. of Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives is carrying on his family legacy in his fight against modern slavery, human trafficking. Last year, Benedictine Academy received the honor of being awarded a plaque naming us their first Freedom Partner School. Since then, we have worked tirelessly together to educate other young people about the history of slavery and the rights and dignity of every human being. Frederick Douglass said "Education means Emancipation."
While our students, Kayla, Karol, Eileen and Marina were in Washington DC to accept on behalf of Benedictine Academy, the 2013 National Jefferson Awards Ambassador Gold Medal for public volunteer service leadership, they met with Ken Morris before the ceremony.
CBS News carried the story last evening. We are grateful for the opportunity to leave our small footprints next to the ground-breaking mighty footprints of such awe-inspiring people in our history. It is a humbling privilege and honor that we will never forget.
To view the whole ceremony, http://youtu.be/cDZNu-fusLo?t=57s
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