Cape Cod Times
On July 5, 1852, Frederick Douglass, who risked arrest and possible death as a runaway slave, gave his speech What to the Slave is the Fourth of July? telling the white audience that the holiday is yours, not mine.
The speech to the Ladies Anti-Slavery Society of Rochester, New York in which the abolitionist and orator said that to ask a Black person to celebrate the white man s freedom from oppression was inhuman mockery is rarely a part of mainstream education curriculum.
But 20 groups around the state, including in Oak Bluffs and East Falmouth, have taken steps through events and public discussions to get Douglass’ message out for the Independence Day holiday, and to show its relevance to Americans today.
Groups spotlight 1852 Frederick Douglass speech on slavery and July 4
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Groups spotlight 1852 Frederick Douglass speech on slavery and July 4
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St. Vincent College, the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Childrenâs Media and the Latrobe Art Center are teaming up to launch âWonât You Be My Neighbor, Again?,â a community programming series based upon the life and legacy of Fred Rogers.
The programming aims to increase public access and awareness of the important cultural and intellectual legacy of one of the most beloved American spokespersons for children and humanity and will explore the resources of the Fred Rogers Archive, the history of Latrobe and local programming in the Latrobe community.
âWonât You Be My Neighbor, Again?â will be supported by a âHumanities Research for the Public Goodâ grant from The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC). This grant program is a national incentive to promote student research and public engagement at private colleges while showcasing the archival, library and museum collections held by these institutions. St. Vincent College is one