Replay Runback | Frederick Douglass’ “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” — Key Excerpts + 2025 Reflection
Update: 2025-07-03
Description
Annual tradition, honest conversation.
Each July 4th I return to Frederick Douglass’ 1852 address to check the pulse of American freedom. In this replay runback I share a partial reading of the speech’s most searing passages—followed by my own reflections
📤When have you felt both pride and discomfort on the 4th?
Share your story via voice note, DM, or tag @HighlyVisiblePod—I may feature your perspective in next year’s runback: https://form.smartsuite.com/sszxz4mn/sxwLOAg7ur
📚Resources Mentioned
- A Nation’s Story: “What, to the Slave, is the 4th of July?” - National Museum of African American History & Culture: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/nations-story-what-slave-fourth-july
- ‘What To The Slave Is The Fourth Of July?”: Descendants Read Frederick Douglass’ Speech | NPR - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBe5qbnkqoM&t=37s
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🎛️ Production Credits
- Produced & Edited by: Jonathan Dumas
- Co-Produced & Additional Editing: Reggie Hall
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