Community Reads Douglass on July 2 | Newark News

In a powerful community gathering at Bethany Baptist Church in Newark, the People’s Organization for Progress brought Frederick Douglass’s 1852 speech “What To The Slave Is The Fourth Of July” to life through a collective reading by 14 local voices — activists, leaders, and everyday residents — turning history into a living, breathing call for justice. With banners declaring “If There Is No Struggle, There Is No Progress,” the event honored Douglass’s timeless critique of America’s hypocrisy and reignited conversations about racism and inequality today. Organizers hope to make this an annual tradition, inviting more people to wrestle with Douglass’s enduring message and keep the fight for justice alive. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2ff93db6547f64f0