Reading Frederick Douglass' "What to A Slave is the Fourth of July" on the Bay State Green

June 19th 2025 6:15 PM
A Meaningful Juneteenth: Reading Frederick Douglass Together
 

The Rotary Club of Westborough, proudly supported by a grant from Mass Humanities, invites you to a special community gathering at Bay State Commons on the Green, right after the Westborough Farmers Market. We will commemorate Juneteenth by reading the profound words of Frederick Douglass in his speech, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July," followed by an open and facilitated discussion.

This is an opportunity to engage with a pivotal piece of American history and explore its enduring relevance. While we encourage everyone to participate in the discussion, you are welcome to simply listen or depart afterward. Our goal is to provide a welcoming environment for reflection and dialogue. Resources will be available for attendees.

Join us at the Farmers Market before it closes at 6:00 PM, and take advantage of our on-site coolers to keep your market finds fresh while you participate in this significant event.

 
Community members are encouraged to attend and sign up to read! We will be having as many people read that would like to on this day.  Copies of the speech will also be available in Spanish and Haitian Creole for those non English speakers that would like to join us.
A big thank you to Mass Humanities and Mass Cultural Council for this opportunity to engage our community!  
 

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This program is made possible by a grant from Mass Humanities, which supports public programs in history, literature, philosophy, and culture to enrich the life of every Massachusetts resident.

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