The New York Times – Travel:
On a snowy trip to Rochester and Auburn, N.Y., a writer explores the cities that Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman called home.
Category: Douglass, Frederick
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Book Review: ‘Self-Made,’ by Tara Isabella Burton
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
In a breezy new history of personal branding, Tara Isabella Burton comes face to face with Oscar Wilde, Frederick Douglass, Kim Kardashian and more.
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Is This the Most Notable (Purple) Wedding Dress Ever Worn?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
To highlight the role that Anna Murray played in the life of her husband Frederick Douglass, Ms. Murray’s plum-colored wedding gown was recreated for an event held on the couple’s 184th anniversary.
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Read Your Way Through Rome
The New York Times – Travel:
Igiaba Scego, an author born in Rome to Somali parents, recommends books that draw readers through the rich layers that make up her hometown.