Frederick Douglass Day
The City of Poughkeepsie issued a Proclamation that August 2nd of 2021 will be Frederick Douglass Day. To continue promoting Douglass’ work, Celebrating the African Spirit hosts an annual Frederick Douglass Day event at College Hill Park to educate and encourage his abolitionist spirit through music, food, and uplifting community.
CAS Summer Intensive Students
Students, ages 15-18, who participate in Celebrating the African Spirit's Summer Intensive present their passionate projects to the Poughkeepsie community on Frederick Douglass D. To learn more about the summer intensive, click here.