+3 Frederick Douglass The Meaning Of Fourth Of July Update 2021. On July 5 1852 abolitionist and ex-slave Frederick Douglass gave a speech at an event commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence held at Rochester New Yorks Corinthian Hall. Among Frederick Douglass best known speeches is The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro with a message that still resonates 167 years later.
+7 Tends to go all out celebrating freedom on the Fourth of July alternate independence commemorations held a day later often draw attention to. Douglass criticises the Fourth of July Celebrations because the ideals of the American Revolution freedom equality dignitiy and pursuit of happiness were denied to African Americans. You may rejoice I must mourn. Full Update
+4 The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro by Frederick Douglass July 4 1852. Full Update
Among his well-known speeches is The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro presented in Rochester New York on July 5 1852 a version of which he published as a booklet. The sunlight that brought light and healing to you has brought stripes and death to me. Douglass proved he was not the typical Independence Day Antebellum orator when he spoke before. The blessings in which you this day rejoice are not enjoyed in common.
