The Natick Historical Society and Natick for Black Lives Matter were proud to co-host the third community reading of Frederick Douglass’ speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” on June 26, 2022. Following opening remarks from Wellesley College Associate Professor of History Brenna Greer, nineteen volunteers of all ages read passages of Douglass’ powerful speech on the steps of the Morse Institute Library.
This meaningful event was made possible by the generosity of Mass Humanities, The National Endowment for the Humanities, and A More Perfect Union. We are grateful to all of our readers for their enthusiasm, Natick Pegasus for recording the event, and everyone who participated or attended. We’ll see you next year!
Read the story and see pictures of the event in The Natick Report.
