Reading Frederick Douglass Together
Forecasted
Massachusetts Humanities' Reading Frederick Douglass Together grant funds public readings and discussions of Douglass’s speech to foster civic dialogue and reflection on history and social justice.
Funder: Massachusetts Humanities
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (projected) | February 2027 (projected) | March 2027 (projected) | April 2027 (projected) | June 2027 (final, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per event; up to $1,800 if a formatted discussion is included.
Summary: Supports public readings and community discussions of Frederick Douglass’s historic speech to foster civic engagement and reflection in Massachusetts.
Description
This grant supports public readings and community discussions of Frederick Douglass’s renowned address, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”, across Massachusetts. The program aims to encourage communities to gather in public spaces—such as community centers, libraries, historical societies, and parks—where participants read the speech aloud and reflect on its historical and contemporary significance. Through this initiative, Massachusetts Humanities seeks to foster civic dialogue, deepen engagement with Douglass’s legacy, and inspire thoughtful conversations about history and social justice.
