Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives (FDFI) is a nonprofit organization founded by direct descendants of Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington. Headquartered in Rochester, NY, we carry forward their legacy by building strong children and equipping young people with the knowledge, leadership skills, and moral courage to confront systems of exploitation and injustice. Through education, public dialogue, and community partnerships, we promote freedom, opportunity, and human dignity in the next generation.
Our publishing imprint, Frederick Douglass Books, Celebrates a New York Times Bestseller
Teri Ijeoma’s book The Risk Worth Taking, published by Frederick Douglass Books, debuted as a New York Times bestseller. Have a story to share? Frederick Douglass Books can help bring your message to readers around the world.
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Cultural Corridor Dedicated to Frederick Douglass Moving Forward
A new museum and media center are planned in Rochester, NY, to honor Frederick Douglass’s legacy and inspire future generations.
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History
Human Rights
Power of One
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It’s estimated that there are over 40 million people* enslaved in the world today.
Since 2007, FDFI has been a leader in implementing innovative human trafficking prevention education curricula in K-12 classrooms nationally.
We educate our youth about human trafficking and all forms of modern-day slavery, and we do it within the context of history.
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Barriers to opportunity and unequal treatment continue to affect communities across our nation. While meaningful progress has been made, no American should receive less dignity, protection, or opportunity than another.
FDFI believes that through collaboration, education, and principled civic engagement, we can draw upon the enduring legacy of Frederick Douglass to strengthen communities and expand opportunity for all.
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Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives (FDFI) was born from a historical legacy of activism and education with its intimate connections to Douglass and Booker T. Washington. The sharing of knowledge was at the core of the work and philosophies of both men just as it resides at the heart of our work in human trafficking and other human rights challenges.
We seek to effect change by addressing issues at their very foundations with institutionalized solutions like student curriculum, professional development for educators, and sustained coalition building throughout the community.
Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives
130 E. Main Street
Rochester, NY 14604
Legal Counsel
Jon P. Getz, Esq.
45 Exchange Blvd, Suite 500
Rochester, New York 14614
585-820-9291 | email: Jongetz@Jgetzlaw.com
Frederick Douglass Family Foundation (Initiatives), Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity – EIN #26-0757405
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