Celebrate Frederick Douglass's Legacy: A Transcribe-a-Thon at Noyes Arts Garage

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On February 14, 2025, come be a part of history by participating in the Douglass Day transcribe-a-thon! Hosted at the Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University in Atlantic City, this event invites community members, students, and educators to help transcribe documents related to the life of Frederick Douglass. It's an exciting opportunity to honor his legacy and contribute to the preservation and accessibility of Black history.

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Who: Everyone is invited to join the Douglass Day transcribe-a-thon, including students, teachers, and community members. The event is organized by Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University.

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What: The event is a transcribe-a-thon, where participants will transcribe documents related to Frederick Douglass's life to make them more accessible and searchable. Lunch is provided for those who RSVP, and the event is streamed live.

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When: The event will take place on Friday, February 14, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

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Where: Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University, located in Atlantic City. It will also be streamed live on YouTube.

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Why: The event is held in honor of Frederick Douglass's birthday (February 14) to create resources for learning about Black history and to make Douglass's correspondence more accessible to the public.

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