Replay Runback | Frederick Douglass’ “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” — Key Excerpts + 2025 Reflection

2025-07-03

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...

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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