Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches is a 2022 documentary movie. It features the life and legacy of Frederick Douglass. He was a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement and a voice for human ...

At a time when it feels like the president, Congress, and the judicial branches of government have collectively declared war on Black and brown America — actively reversing or dismantling civil rights ...

FALL RIVER — The Heritage State Park Visitors Center will mark America’s birthday month with a public reading of perhaps the country's most scathing critique: “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?

On July 4, 2026, the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of its founding, marked by the Continental Congress’ adoption of the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration has inspired ...

Readers huddled on the Boston Common Tuesday for the 15th year in a row to recite Frederick Douglass’ “What to the American slave is your Fourth of July?”, a tradition that asks onlookers to consider ...

The text of the speech was divided into 40 parts, and volunteer readers lined up in the order of their selection before reading from Douglass’ oration. This year Historic Beverly is using some of its ...