“What, to a Slave, is the Fourth of July?” by Eric Wearne

“What, to a Slave, is the Fourth of July?” by Eric Wearne

The climax of the speech is incredibly uncomfortable, and one can certainly imagine a room of northern elites, self-satisfied in their invitation of this former slave, sweating profusely from the summer heat and from their discomfort, but not quite able to argue against Douglass’ points.

One of the most important speeches ever uttered.