Reading Frederick Douglass' "What to A Slave is the Fourth of July" on the Bay State Green
The Rotary Club of Westborough, proudly supported by a grant from Mass Humanities, invited the community to a special event gathering at Bay State Commons on the Green, right after the Westborough Farmers Market. We closed out 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.
Some community members came and stayed engaged the entire time, while others came for a listen and continued on their way. We are happy that we had so many come and stay, and participate afterwards in open and honest discussions.
We would like to thank Mass Humanities, Mass Cultural Council and Westborough Connects for all their assistance. Mass Humanities with MCC for allowing us this opportunity to provide a space for all to come listen, participate and learn via their grant. Westborough Connects for their invaluable help with editing the opening and closing speeches, promoting the event through their newsletters and connections, and for being there to help facilitate and be the ones to help with bridging conversations.
This event is an opportunity to engage with a pivotal piece of American history and explore its enduring relevance. If you were unable to attend our event, please know that there are other opportunities around the state to participate. Please check out the information available at Mass Humanities
Please check out the photos below!
(If you have any photos to share from the evening, please email them to farmers@westboroughrotary.org)
Thank you all for coming out and braving the heat and threat of storms to be a part of this powerful evening!
