I started reading the complete works of Frederick Douglass back in January in between two other books. It's a substantial collection of writing, I am only just over half way through at this point. I do recommend that everyone check it out, but read it all, don't cherry pick or I don't see how you could get Fredericks complete thoughts if you really want to know them.
Here is a recent release by National Partisan Radio...
Five descendants of Frederick Douglass read and respond to excerpts of his famous speech, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?".
www.npr.org
But I believe from what I have read so far, I believe that Frederick Douglass did fully believe in the "founding principles" of America. And I get the feeling that these kids have not fully read the complete works and are being shaped by outside influence that is scripting this video. Shapiro brings up points that echo my sentiments on the subject (you can skip to 8:15):
Full text of Frederick Douglass's speech 'The meaning of July 4th for the Negro'
www.ushistory.org
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"Fellow Citizens, I am not wanting in respect for the fathers of this republic. The signers of the Declaration of Independence were brave men. They were great men, too — great enough to give frame to a great age. It does not often happen to a nation to raise, at one time, such a number of truly great men. The point from which I am compelled to view them is not, certainly, the most favorable; and yet I cannot contemplate their great deeds with less than admiration. They were statesmen, patriots and heroes, and for the good they did, and the principles they contended for, I will unite with you to honor their memory. "
I really believe that Pharrell Williams said his Reparations comment with a smirk on his face and that he only said it to gain favor with a certain segment of America.
BAM (@HLAurora63) July 3, 2020
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