The Frederick Douglass Honor Society will hold its annual community reading of Frederick Douglass’s historic address “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” on Saturday, July 5, starting at 10 a.m.

A public reading of Frederick Douglass' speech "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" will be presented on the Grafton Common. The event, scheduled for July 5, will also feature music and group ...

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 ...

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

Jeffrey Wright, Denzel Whitaker, Nicole Beharie, David Blight, Henry Louis Gates Jr. and others bring to life key speeches by Douglass, who escaped slavery and became an abolitionist, renowned orator ...

Frederick Douglass re-enactor Darius Wallace on Saturday delivered a speech at the Historic Lehigh County Courthouse, where the real Douglass spoke in 1870. See photos below. Scholar and historical re ...

"One thought more; I wish you all to lay to heart, practicing yourselves, and teach it to your children. It is this: neither we nor any other people will ever be respected until we respect ourselves, ...

The 11th floor of the Thompson Library was filled with conversation about Frederick Douglass, free speech and the constitution on Monday. Lucas Morel, who has a Ph.D. in political science and is a ...

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 ...

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 ...