4th of July Negro | "What does the Fourth of July Mean to the Negro?" by Frederick Douglass

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In 1852, abolitionist, speaker and journalist Frederick Douglass delivered the speech, "What does the Fourth of July Mean to the Negro?" The speech speaks to the contraction of the celebration of American Independence that was simultaneous with the enslavement of Africans.

This video features then College of Alameda student and journalist Reginald James delivering the speech while portraying Frederick Douglass. The event was College of Alameda's Chattaqua for College of Alameda's "Constitution Day" celebration on September 17, 2009.

The live jazz played in the background was performed by College of Alameda Professor Herbert Mims, Jr.'s Jazz Ensemble. The Chattaqua was organized by COA Professor Robert Brem.

Video by Joe Sullivan of Peralta TV's P-Span program. More info: http://pspanperalta.blogspot.com

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