I was reminded of the speech that Frederick Douglas gave on July 5, 1862 entitled "The Meaning of the Fourth of July for the Negro." Although given 162 years ago, it continues to resonate in our world today.
Granted, we've made extraordinary gains, but the legacy of slavery lives on.
There is a powerful message in this speech. I encourage you to take the time to read it, and then pass it on.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4h2927t.html
By the way, was this included in your US history lessons?
I'm guessing the answer is no.
Granted, we've made extraordinary gains, but the legacy of slavery lives on.
There is a powerful message in this speech. I encourage you to take the time to read it, and then pass it on.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4h2927t.html
By the way, was this included in your US history lessons?
I'm guessing the answer is no.
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