America at 250: Confronting the Promise of Freedom

from AURN News · host Clay Cane

As the United States marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, Frederick Douglass' 1852 speech, "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?," continues to challenge Americans to confront the nation's founding contradictions and recommit to the promise of freedom for all. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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As America marks its 250th anniversary, Frederick Douglass' enduring words challenge the nation to reflect on the gap between its founding ideals and its history.

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