by Mass Humaities | Jul 2, 2026 | News, The Kiosk, The Profession
2026 has proven to be the biggest year ever for the Reading Frederick Douglass Together program, with 76 readings taking place around Massachusetts. Program Officer Dr. Latoya Bosworth, who manages RFDT, spoke with Glenn Jones of NBC10 at a recent reading at the...
by Mass Humaities | Jun 30, 2026 | News, The Kiosk, The Profession
More than 60 people gathered in the Museum of African American History | Boston and Nantucket on Friday, June 26, to read Frederick Douglass’ famous speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” While the rainy weather forced readers to move the gathering...
by Mass Humaities | Jun 18, 2026 | News, The Kiosk, The Profession, Video
An extended interview with John Garcia, Director of Scholarly Programs and Partnerships at the American Antiquarian Society. John is featured in “Making Headlines,” one of four new short films about the 250th that will premiere on GBH television in July 2026. In this...
by Mass Humaities | Jun 18, 2026 | News, The Kiosk, The Profession
B-sides. Outtakes. Deleted scenes. I’ve always loved learning more about how some of my favorite films and TV shows were made. So, earlier this year when I learned that I would be directing two films for our...
by Mass Humaities | May 21, 2026 | News, The Kiosk, The Profession
We believe Frederick Douglass’ words belong in public spaces. Every year we provide grants to support readings of his influential address, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” in town squares, community centers, churches, museums, libraries, parks, and...
