#OnThisDay, in 1852, Frederick Douglass asked a question that still echoes across generations: “What, to the American slave, is your 4th of July?” A piercing critique. A call to conscience. A mirror held to a nation's ideals. In this speech, Douglass did not celebrate, he exposed. While the country lit fireworks, he illuminated a truth: that liberty could not be celebrated equally in a land still shackled by slavery. “This Fourth of July is yours, not mine. You may rejoice, I must mourn.” To read this speech grab a copy from the museum or online Let Douglass’s courage remind us: Patriotism means holding our country accountable. And freedom means nothing if it’s not for everyone. ✊🏾 This is not just history. It’s a challenge. 💭 What does July 4th mean to you? #OnThisDay #FrederickDouglass #WhatToTheSlaveIsTheFourthOfJuly