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"What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?"- by Fredrick Douglass (1852) |
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In Fredrick Douglass' most famous speech, the abolitionist addressed the hypocrisy of celebrating American independence while Blacks remained in enslaved.
"What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?"- by Fredrick Douglass (1852).
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Funeral ceremony celebrates the legacy of President Washington's slaves. |
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Wednesday, 04 July 2007 |
Nine Africans, held in bondage by President George Washington when Philadelphia was the capital of the nation and slaves toiled all over town, were eulogized by nine children brought together to honor and remember them. See article.
Funeral ceremony celebrates the legacy of President Washington's slaves.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 04 July 2007 )
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Spike Lee to focus on black soldiers in WWII |
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Wednesday, 04 July 2007 |
Spike Lee announced plans Tuesday to make a movie about the struggle against Nazi occupiers in Italy during World War II that he hopes will highlight the contribution of black American soldiers who fought and died to liberate Europe. See article.
Spike Lee to focus on black soldiers in WWII
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