Posts Tagged ‘4th Of July’
Activism: James Earl Jones Reads Frederick Douglass’ “What To The Slave Is 4th Of July?†Speech (Video)
July 9, 2019
Yeah. Here are some real ‘fireworks’ for the 4th for y’all. The historic, convicting words of Abolitionist Frederick Douglass; brought to life by living legend James Earl Jones.
In a Fourth of July holiday special, we hear the words of Frederick Douglass. Born into slavery around 1818, Douglass became a key leader of the abolitionist movement. On July 5, 1852, in Rochester, New York, he gave one of his most famous speeches, “The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro.†He was addressing the Rochester Ladies Antislavery Society. This is actor James Earl Jones reading the speech during a performance of historian Howard Zinn’s acclaimed book, “Voices of a People’s History of the United States.†He was introduced by Zinn.
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Why Do We Celebrate The 4th Of July?
July 7, 2017
Beyonce’s spirit traveled to 1776 to tell us to be independent?? Bwaaaaha! A’ight dude. But for real, watch above to learn some things about Independence Day and related factoids.
Before you head out to that BBQ, do you know why we even celebrate the Fourth of July? Watch as host MegScoop and guest host Rome Greene, Jr. from Dormtainment discuss facts you may or may not know about Independence Day.
– All Def Digital
Hahaa! And MegScoop said she likes ‘Napoleton’ ice cream. They stoopit! But watch above though, and learn.
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DJ Jazzy Jeff Makes History With ‘The Roots’ On The 4th Of July Weekend In Philadelphia (Video)
July 9, 2012
It’s a fact that the largest 4th Of July celebration in the country every year takes place in the ‘City Of Brotherly Love’. Philadelphia….the birthplace of the United States. The cameras follow DJ Jazzy Jeff during all the festivities last week including the rehearsals & performances with The Roots, Queen Latifah, Common, Skillz, Daryl Hall (Hall & Oates) & more. Sit back & take a ride with one of the world’s greatest DJs in the hometown of our own Jayforce.
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