The YMICC will join the Asheville Altitude , Asheville City Schools , the Frederick Douglass Freedom Day Committee , and the Sigma Pi Phi Boule in presenting the NFDFD project as part of Arts-In-Education literary outreach. Students from city and county schools will be asked to submit essays focusing on the narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass. Finalists will be chosen to present an oratorical portion in front of a panel of community judges and awarded for their participation. This national celebration has been implemented and guided by Frederick Douglass IV. In keeping with the mission his great-great-great grandfather had of encouraging the importance of reading and writing, over 100 students are expected to participate in the written contest with 25 finalists who will compete orally. The YMICC was instrumental in having the September 3rd date secured in a city-wide proclamation ensuring the continued observance of the national event.
For more information on Frederick Douglass, visit the National Park Service's Frederick Douglass web site.
