What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” (excerpt)
by Frederick Douglass
New York Times
College Board
Description
Powerful abolitionist speech (July 5, 1852), exposing the hypocrisy of celebrating freedom while enslaving Black Americans. Filled with irony, stark imagery, and moral appeals.
What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” (excerpt)
by Frederick Douglass
New York Times
College Board
Description
Powerful abolitionist speech (July 5, 1852), exposing the hypocrisy of celebrating freedom while enslaving Black Americans. Filled with irony, stark imagery, and moral appeals.
