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First Parish Framingham To Host 'What To The Slave Is Your 4th Of July' Reading

A reading of Frederick Douglass' famous "What to the Slave is Your 4th of July" speech will be followed by a community discussion.

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In this photo provided by the Library of Congress, abolitionist Frederick Douglass is facing right, seated for a head-and-shoulders portrait at an unknown location. The specific date is unknown, but likely circa 1850-1860.
In this photo provided by the Library of Congress, abolitionist Frederick Douglass is facing right, seated for a head-and-shoulders portrait at an unknown location. The specific date is unknown, but likely circa 1850-1860. (Library of Congress via AP)

FRAMINGHAM, MA — First Parish Framingham will host a community reading of Frederick Douglass' famous speech "What to the Salve is Your 4th of July" two days ahead of the holiday.

The reading will be followed by a community discussion on topics including allyship, identifying racism and more.

Gathers at First Parish will also spend time remembering James Reeb, a white Unitarian minister from Boston who was killed in Selma, Ala. in 1965.

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The event is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. on July 2 at Scott Hall in First Parish Framingham, 24 Vernon St.

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