From day parties and BBQs to museum exhibits and concerts, our lineup celebrates Black culture, joy, and reflection.

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

The Unitarian Universalist Society of Grafton & Upton and the Grafton Public Library are hosting a public reading on July 5 ...

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

HBO’s “Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches” makes the 19th century agitator the star he always was This hour featuring prominent actors bringing the Black abolitionist's words to life, and ...

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 ...

ArtsConnect hosts a community reading of Frederick Douglass' "The Meaning of the Fourth of July for the Negro" speech.

On the anniversary of America’s independence, the abolitionist leader Frederick Douglass made a biblical Psalm – Psalm 137 – best known for its opening line, “By the Rivers of Babylon,” a centerpiece ...

Bristol Black Collective is honoring Juneteenth in Fall River with a brunch, a celebration, and a community reading of Frederick Douglass.

Bristol Black Collective is honoring Juneteenth in Fall River with a brunch, a celebration, and a community reading of Frederick Douglass.

Renowned actors read from abolitionist Frederick Douglass’ speeches in a stirring HBO special. Relationships become increasingly complicated for The Conners’ siblings Darlene and Becky.