BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Columba Systems Ltd//NONSGML CPNG/SpringViewer/ICal Output/3.3- M3//EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T094637Z DTSTART:20260618T173000Z DTEND:20260618T190000Z SUMMARY:Frederick Douglass: A Global Life (SOLD OUT) UID:{http://www.columbasystems.com/customers/uom/gpp/eventid/}q25r-mosg1t a3-4rw618 DESCRIPTION:Exploring the legacy and continued relevance of this remarkab le abolitionist campaigner and advocate for social justice.\n\nJoin us f or the Inaugural Frederick Douglass Lecture\, presented in a partnership between the Manchester Lit & Phil\, The University of Manchester and CA RISMA.\n\nContext\nIn 2021\, the Manchester Literary & Philosophical Soc iety (the Lit &Phil) commissioned independent research into Society memb ers’ links with the transatlantic slave trade between 1780-1865. In resp onse to the findings (published in 2023) and their wider present day soc ietal implications\, the Society committed to a series of actions to wid en its reach and diversify its offering. One of those actions was to est ablish the Frederick Douglass Lecture series - to commemorate a leading\ , inspirational black abolitionist campaigner who\, born into slavery\, rose to become one of the leading social reformers of his time. He had c lose links to Manchester in the 1840s and to several prominent Lit & Phi l abolitionist members. His contributions to political philosophy and hu man rights are enduring\, not least in our continuing discussions today about racism\, inequality and social justice. In honouring Douglass\, we aim to recognise the complex and difficult legacies of the slave trade in British culture\, celebrate those who fought against slavery and look forward\, seeking ways to promote inclusivity\, equality and respect fo r diversity within society at large.\n\n“FREDERICK DOUGLASS - A GLOBAL L IFE"\n\nFrederick Douglass was an international figure\, not only becaus e his writing took his words and his message across continents\, but bec ause he spent over 4 years of his life living travelling outside the Uni ted States. He first left the US in 1845 as a ‘fugitive slave’\, travell ing to Britain and Ireland to escape the possibility of recapture and re -enslavement. In 1859 he returned to Britain and on both trips gave powe rful speeches against American slavery. In the 1880s\, after the Civil W ar\, Douglass again crossed the Atlantic to tour Europe and the Mediterr anean and at the end of the same decade he lived and worked in the Repub lic of Haiti\, as the US government’s Minister Resident and Consul Gener al. It was during his four years outside the United States that Frederic k Douglass became a free man. It was in Britain and Ireland that he deve loped as an orator and acquired the funds to start his first abolitionis t newspaper - The North Star.\n\nThe 2026 Inaugural Frederick Douglass L ecture will be delivered by British Nigerian historian David Olusoga OBE \, who is a BAFTA winning film-maker\, author and Professor of Public Hi story at The University of Manchester. Professor Olusoga explores how hi s time outside of the United States – in particular his years in England and Ireland – helped forge Frederick Douglass.\n\nThe event will be cha ired by Professor Erinma Bell MBE.\n\nAn audience Q&A will follow the di scussion.\n\nDavid Olusoga OBE\n\nDavid Olusoga OBE is a British Nigeria n author\, historian\, presenter and BAFTA-winning film-maker. He is Pro fessor of Public History at The University of Manchester and was awarded an OBE in 2019 for services to history and community integration. He sp ecialises in the British Empire and how we experience its lasting effect s in modern society. David has presented historical television programme s on the BBC. His television credits include Civilisations\, Black and B ritish\, Our NHS: A Hidden History\, A House Through Time and the BAFTA award-winning Britain’s Forgotten Slave Owners.\n\nProfessor Erinma Bell MBE DL\n\nProfessor Erinma Bell MBE DL is an Honorary Patron of the Lit & Phil and a Manchester-based academic and community peace practitioner with longstanding experience in conflict resolution\, youth violence pr evention\, and community-centred social development. Professor Bell has contributed significantly to public dialogue on social justice\, ethical leadership\, and inclusive civic participation. Her involvement reflect s the Series’ commitment to informed public engagement and to connecting historical enquiry with contemporary moral and social questions.\n\n\nC reative Manchester\nCreative Manchester is an interdisciplinary research platform based at The University of Manchester. The platform champions research in creativity and creative practice\, bringing together researc h communities with external stakeholders to explore new research areas a nd address strategic opportunities. Please visit the website for more in formation Creative Manchester.\n\nRegister here to receive regular updat es on upcoming Creative Manchester news\, events and funding opportuniti es. You can also connect with Creative Manchester via our Twitter\, Face book\, LinkedIn and Instagram.\n\nThe Manchester Literary & Philosophica l Society\nFounded in 1781\, the Manchester Lit & Phil is the oldest sci entific and literary society in the UK outside London. Established to pr omote the advancement of knowledge through discussion and lectures\, tod ay the Lit & Phil continues its tradition of public engagement by offeri ng regular talks and events across science\, technology\, philosophy\, a nd the arts\, serving as a forum for intellectual exchange in Manchester and beyond. The 2023 research report was produced by the University of Central Lancashire’s Black Atlantic Research Institute and can be read\, alongside Erinma Bell’s response\, at: https://www.manlitphil.ac.uk/rea d-watch-listen/the-manchester-literary-philosophical-society-and-the-tra nsatlantic-slave-trade-1780-1865/\n\nCARISMA\nCARISMA (Community Allianc e for Renewal Inner South Manchester Area) is a Manchester-based program me working to build safer\, more inclusive and cohesive communities. It supports children\, young people\, adults and families through peacebuil ding\, community leadership\, hate crime awareness\, and inclusive wellb eing programmes. Its founder and and director\, Professor Erinma Bell\, will chair this event.\n\nAccessibility\nIf you have particular access o r dietary needs\, please let us know in advance by providing details whe n registering for your ticket or by emailing creative@manchester.ac.uk STATUS:TENTATIVE TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC LOCATION:Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama\, Manchester END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR