Reading Frederick Douglass Together 2026

Fri Jun 26 2026 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm UTC-04:00

Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial | Boston

Museum of African American History
Publisher/HostMuseum of African American History
Reading Frederick Douglass Together 2026
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Be part in this year's reading of "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?"
About this Event

This annual program brings the community together to collectively read and reflect on Frederick Douglass’s historic 1852 speech, “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?”Participants take turns reading aloud, creating a shared experience that underscores the continued relevance of Douglass’s words.

This nationwide tradition invites reflection, dialogue, and renewed commitment to the ideals of freedom and justice. Co-presented with Mass Humanities and Community Change.

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Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial, 26 Beacon Street, Boston, United States

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