Frederick Douglass

As A Black American, I Don’t Celebrate The Fourth Of July – Do You?

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As A Black American, I Don't Celebrate The Fourth Of July – Do You

The Fourth of July is not really something I observe ~ Arielle Gray Growing up, I was never particularly moved by the beautiful fireworks display or the historical studies in school about America’s independence. The cookouts with meats sizzling on the grill and the festive atmosphere of sharing meals with relatives I haven’t seen in … Read more

The Famous Frederick Douglass Speech – What To The Slave Is The Fourth Of July?

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The Famous Frederick Douglass Speech - What To The Slave Is The Fourth Of July

The speech with the title, “What to the slave is the fourth of July?” delivered in 1852 by Frederick Douglas has become noteworthy in recent times due to the significance of the speech in projecting the plight of the African Americans during the slavery days of America. Hence, the historical significance of the speech cannot … Read more

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