Fitchburg Douglass reading channels abolitionist energy
Upwards of 80 community members, families, ROTC cadets, volunteers, and legislators gathered in Fitchburg’s Abolitionist Park on June 19 to read Frederick Douglass’ influential address, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” The reading marks the first Reading Frederick Douglass Together program to take place at the park. “I feel like we’re all […]
Salem Juneteenth Jam highlights Douglass speech
More than 70 people gathered in the heart of Salem on June 18 to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday and reflect on the enduring power of Frederick Douglass’ 1852 address, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” A host of distinguished speakers delivered opening remarks at the event, including Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo and […]
