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Dublin City Council unveils plaque honouring anti-slavery leader Fredrick Douglass
Abolitionist leader Frederick Douglass visited Ireland in 1845.
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Cork Lord Mayor 'very much regrets' all lives matter remark during Frederick Douglass commemoration
Joe Kavanagh said he “100% supports” the Black Lives Matter movement.
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Feb 12th 2021, 7:20 PM
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'In 1845, Douglass had dinner with the Lord Mayor. Today he'd be put in direct provision'
Ireland’s direct provision system is a stark contrast to Frederick Douglass’ reception here, writes Donal O’Kelly.
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May 1st 2017, 8:45 AM
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Irish welcome for civil rights leader who 'fought the scars and stains of racism all his life'
John Lewis, an iconic figure from the US civil rights movement, was in Dublin yesterday to talk about his struggle, the lessons he learned and how it can apply to Northern Ireland.
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Apr 24th 2014, 8:11 AM
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Plaque honouring inspirational former slave unveiled in Waterford
Frederick Douglass was a former slave and abolitionist who gave a number of speeches about human rights in Ireland in the 1800s.
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Oct 7th 2013, 5:16 PM