Rochester, NY – A statue of abolitionist Frederick Douglass was ripped from its Rochester base on the anniversary of one of its most famous speeches, delivered in the city in 1852. Police said the statue was taken Sunday from Maplewood Park, a site along the subway where Douglass and Harriet …
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A statue of abolitionist Frederick Douglass has been ripped from its Rochester base on the anniversary of one of his most famous speeches. July 6, 2020 2:02 am 2 min read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article ROCHESTER, NY – A statue of abolitionist Frederick Douglass was ripped from …
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