“What to the Slave is the Fourth of July” by Frederick Douglass
On July 5, 1852, Frederick Douglass was invited to address the citizens of his hometown, Rochester, New York. Whatever the expectations of his audienc…
“What Shall Be Done with the Slaves if Emancipated?” by Frederick Douglass
Everybody has asked the question, and they learned to ask it early of the abolitionists, 'What shall we do with the Negro?' I have had but one answer …
‘What To The Slave Is The Fourth Of July?’: Descendants Read Frederick Douglass’ Speech
The U.S. celebrates this Independence Day amid nationwide protests and calls for systemic reforms. In this short film, five young descendants of Frede…
Maafa 21: Black Genocide in 21st Century America
The title comes from the Swahili term "Maafa," which means tragedy or disaster and is used to describe the centuries of global oppression of African p…