Black history? A bake off? What could be better!? Join the English Department at the Dietrich School for Douglass Day at the University of Pittsburgh on Friday, February 14 from 12-3 PM in the Robert Henderson Language Media Center (Cathedral of Learning G17). Douglass Day celebrates Frederick Douglass’s chosen birthday (Valentine’s Day) and represents an opportunity to discover and contribute to Black history by transcribing historical documents. This year, you can virtually join the national Douglass Day broadcast from the Library of Congress (LOC) and collaborate to transcribe material from the LOC’s African American Perspectives Collection!
All materials necessary for transcription will be provided for Douglass Day, including swag and sustenance! Snacks have been generously sponsored by the Department of English and, if you wish to compete in the Douglass Day Bake Off, bring sweets to share and celebrate Frederick Douglass’s birthday! Ultimately, Douglass Day serves as a reminder that Black history is American history, so join us on February 14th to eat treats, transcribe documents, learn about our history, and become part of it by participating in Douglass Day at Pitt!
For more information on Douglass Day or to participate virtually, visit douglassday.org.
