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Five young descendants of Frederick Douglass read and respond to excerpts of his famous speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”

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Descendants Read Frederick Douglass’ Speech: ‘What To The Slave Is The Fourth Of July?’

by Janice Celeste When I learned that one of my dear friends was the descendant of the late great Frederick Douglass, I knew she would have a powerful perspective on the United States Independence Day as a mother of two young girls, a wife and as Douglass’ descendant.  As I read Faith Skinner’s words, I can […]

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What To Us Is The 4th Of July? Frederick Douglass’ Family Speaks Pt. 2

by Janice Celeste When I learned that one of my dear friends was a descendant of the late great Frederick Douglass, I knew she would have a powerful perspective on the United States Independence Day as a mother of two young girls, a wife and as Douglass’ descendant.  As I read Faith Skinner’s words, I can […]

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What To Us Is The 4th Of July? Frederick Douglass’ Family Speaks Pt. 1

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