LAD #16 5th of July Speech

In the 5th of July Speech, given by Frederick Douglas he expresses his resentment towards slavery and says that even though the white Americans are celebrating because they have their independence, the blacks are still denied that privilege. Blacks are still not being treated equally even though they are a big part of the nation and work just as hard as everyone else. He also talks about the morality of the country and goes on to address the unfair wages and liberties that dehumanize the blacks. Lastly, he explains that even though Independence day is important and a special day for the white Americans, it is a reminder for the blacks and injustice they faced and he does not want to take part in the celebrations.

Pictures: I chose a picture of Frederick Douglas and a picture of Rosa Parks because they are both very strong advocators for black rights. They both worked to create awareness for blacks and promote equality. They also dealt with hardships throughout their lives and were very important in history and helped to create change that would greatly affect many people.