Frederick Douglass on July 4th. A Timeless Critique of Democracy in This Country (Full Text and Audio)
The following version of the speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”...
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Amherst to Host Independence Day Fireworks and Celebration
Source: amherstma.gov Join the Town of Amherst’s Annual Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks display at UMass Amherst’s...
Community Reading of Frederick Douglass Speech, July 5
Source: South Congregational Church Arts and Social Justice Committee A community reading of Frederick Douglass’s...
Amherst Will Celebrate Juneteenth With Multiple Events on Saturday June 15 and Wednesday June 19
Sources: amherstma.gov and Ancestral Bridges Foundation The Ancestral Bridges Foundation, the Town of Amherst and...
Juneteenth Explained
The Holiday’s 158 Year History Holds a Lot of Meaning in the Fight for Black...
Memorial Day Events in Amherst
Source: amherstma.gov Memorial Day commemorations begin at 9:00 a.m on Monday May 27, with a...
Town Will Celebrate The Year of the Dragon February 17
Source: amherstma.gov Join the Human Rights Commission and the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion...
Amherst Will Celebrate the Life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. January 15
Source: amherstma.gov The Amherst Human Rights Commission and the Amherst Office of Diversity, Equity and...
Where Can You Dine Out in Amherst over the Holidays?
Source: Amherst Business improvement District Check out your local holiday dining options in Amherst below....
Community Kwanzaa Celebration December 31
Source: Black Business Association of Amherst Area The Black Business Association of Amherst Area will...
Opinion: This Chanukah, Let Us Be the Light for Each Other
One thing I love about being a Jew is that there are so many possible...
Tis the Season on the Common by Art Keene
Our feature, Photo of the Week, presents each week, a new picture by a local photographer....