Anti-slavery activist Frederick Douglass first delivered this speech on July 5, 1852, in Rochester, New York. It was part of ...

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Frederick Douglass gave a passionate speech seeking to rouse the conscience of America in the face of slavery. Despite much ...

"Douglass wrote that democracy is not a set-and-done thing," West Stockbridge Historical Society President Bob Salerno told ...

The great abolitionist’s 1852 speech lauded the Founding Fathers while denouncing the horrors of slavery. It deserves to be ...

Frederick Douglass delivered his most famous and powerful speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” on July 5, 1852.

How one of the Constitution’s earliest critics used the founding language — and silences — to fight for freedom.

Fine Arts Roundup to music, theater, and art in South King County. Want to get out and do something interesting? There’s ...

In the spirit of Frederick Douglass’ historic speech, 20 currently and formerly incarcerated Americans explain what ...

Fourth of July weekend is upon us with fireworks, concerts, parades and more patriotic fun in every corner of the D.C. area.

July Fourth crab feasts, rooftop parties and a hot-dog-eating contest are on the agenda, along with outdoor movies, concerts ...

The Town of Chapel Hill is hosting your quintessential local fireworks show on Friday night — the only Town-sponsored ...