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Stu Wallace making a difference in East Liverpool
Stu Wallace making a difference in East Liverpool

Frederick Douglass Foundation Ambassador, Stu Wallace, is making a huge difference in lives of East Liverpool youth, through the East Liverpool Youth Academy LLC

2024 Ohio Statewide Ambassadors Meeting
2024 Ohio Statewide Ambassadors Meeting

On Saturday, 29 of June, 2024, the Ohio Frederick Douglass Foundation had its annual statewide Ambassadors meeting. The meeting took place in Columbus, OH.

If you would like to become an Ambassador  of the Frederick Douglass Foundation of Ohio, please contact us

Currently, we have Ambassadors in...

John T. Coates II recognized by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine
John T. Coates II recognized by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine

Frederick Douglass Foundation Ambassador, John T. Coates II  was recognized by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted

Gentrification
Gentrification

The Frederick Douglass Foundation of Ohio Ambassador, John T. Coats II, raised concerns that "Zone In" could worsen gentrification in Columbus

See it here: https://www.dispatch.com/story/opinion/columns/guest/2024/06/25/zone-in-gentrification-20-acre-zimmerman-lot/74196694007/

Reggie Williams receives Black Kings Award
Reggie Williams receives Black Kings Award

Congratulations to Reggie Williams for receiving the Black Kings Award.
Charles Tassell SFR East conference in Miami
Charles Tassell SFR East conference in Miami

Frederick Douglass Foundation Ambassador, Charles Tasselljoined IMN at the SFR East conference in Miami, where he led a panel on discussing the current and future valuations of single-family rentals on behalf of National Real Estate Investors Association

John T. Coates II attends Mayor Andrew Ginther's State of the City Address
John T. Coates II attends Mayor Andrew Ginther's State of the City Address

Frederick Douglass Foundation Ambassador,  John T. Coates II  was invited to attend Mayor Andrew Ginther's State of the City Address

Linda Matthews  sworn in Ohio State Central Committee!
Linda Matthews sworn in Ohio State Central Committee!

Swearing-in for the Ohio State Central Committee!
Congratulations to Linda Matthews  FDF Ohio President

Event with K Carl Smith about Frederick Douglass
Event with K Carl Smith about Frederick Douglass

The Frederick Douglass Foundation of Ohio hosted an event with K Carl Smith about Frederick Douglass' life and his message. 

Thank you to all who attended our event! 

Fish Fry in support of Gateway Youth Development!
Fish Fry in support of Gateway Youth Development!

Fish Fry at The Doug( Frederick Douglass Community Center) sponsored in support of Gateway Youth Development! They will be selling Dinners from 11am to 7pm or until sold out!
Introducing the Frederick Douglass Community Youth Choir!!!
Introducing the Frederick Douglass Community Youth Choir!!!

Introducing the Frederick Douglass  Community Youth Choir!!!

Historic Debate for Franklin County Prosecutor
Historic Debate for Franklin County Prosecutor

Thank You Black Caucus of Central Ohio for sponsoring Sunday's Historic Debate for Franklin County Prosecutor.

Outstanding "live fire" presentations from Natalia Harris , Shayla Favor and Anthony Pierson.

Thank you Apostle David Judah and Vintage Grounds Wordwide for hosting. Let the voters decide!

Heather Brazil Hill at the Ohio MLK Committee 2024
Heather Brazil Hill at the Ohio MLK Committee 2024

Heather Brazil Hill  speaking at the Ohio MLK Committee 2024

John T. Coates II at T.E.E.N. Foundation event
John T. Coates II at T.E.E.N. Foundation event

John T. Coates II supporting Prophetess Arimetha Smith, Founder of T.E.E.N. Foundation at local shelter. May God Bless This Ministry.

Bishop Dean Nelson passed away
Bishop Dean Nelson passed away

Our deepest sympathies on the passing of Bishop Dean Nelson, National Chairman of the Frederick Douglass Foundation

Bishop Nelson's unwavering commitment to service and advocacy leaves an indelible mark on our hearts and the community.

Sfo thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones during this...