July 5 @ 6:00 pm
Reading Frederick Douglass Together
>EVENT UPDATE: DUE TO FORECASTED RAIN, THIS EVENT IS MOVING INDOORS AT THE Unitarian Universalist Church Fellowship Hall at 3 Grafton Common.<<
The Meaning of the Fourth of July for the Negro
UUSGU is hosting our 3rd gathering of people of all backgrounds and ages on Grafton Common to Experience the moving words of Frederick Douglass’ famous speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” first delivered on July 5, 1852, in Rochester, NY. We will Explore the continuing legacy of slavery and racism in discussions following the Reading of the Speech with our special guest Rev. June Cooper, Theologian in the City, Old South Church, Boston, and our very own Donna Maria Cameron.
This free event will take place on Grafton Common, where Douglass on Saturday, April 30, 1842, was initially denied access to any church or hall on the Common to speak. He persevered and was heard.
Everyone is invited. Bring a picnic, chairs and blankets. Water is available throughout, and drinks and cookies during the discussions.
For more information on how to be part of this event, contact Suzanne Maas ([email protected]) or Bette Lotterman ([email protected] ).
