Renaissance House Invites Public to July 4 Reading of Frederick Douglass Speech at Marthas Vineyards Inkwell Beach -- Readers Include Author Jessica B. Harris
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This year, though I feel its important to make Frederick Douglass eloquent words be heard through participating," said Harris, whose memoir "My Soul Looks Back" was recently published." Lifelong Martha’s Vineyard summer resident, Abigail McGrath, the founder of Renaissance House, created this community reading to celebrate the continuing impact of Douglass, the first Black citizen in U.S. history to hold a high-ranking government office.Marthas Vineyard, MA, June 27, 2017 --( PR.com )-- The public is invited to a celebration of diversity and human rights by participating in the Renaissance House: Retreat for Writers & Artists’ 11th annual free dramatic reading of Frederick Douglass’ powerful landmark speech “What Does the Fourth of July Mean to the Negro?” taking place on July 4 at 4:00pm on Martha’s Vineyard historic Inkwell Beach in Oak Bluffs.Readers of all ages are invited to help bring the words of Frederick Douglass to life.This year, though I feel its important to make Frederick Douglass eloquent words be heard through participating," said Harris, whose memoir "My Soul Looks Back" was recently published.In the year 2000, it was founded by McGrath, an author, playwright and filmmaker, who was the inspiration for the novel The Wedding.Renaissance House provides writers and other artists with a subsidized retreat away from lifes responsibilities and the space in which to create new works of art.