What to the Hawaiian is the Fourth of July? Paradoxes of Liberty and Independence in U.S. History – With Mallory Huard, Ph.D.

In 1852, Frederick Douglass gave his famous speech, “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” Forty-two years later, after a coup against the Hawaiian Queen Lili‘uokalani, the Republic of Hawaii was declared on July 4, 1894. Assistant Professor of History Mallory Huard, Ph.D., explores the complicated meanings of July 4 celebrations for African Americans and Native Hawaiians, offering an important perspective on the meaning of Independence Day and 250 years of American History.

This presentation will take place in the Beneficial-Hodson Library and Learning Commons, 2nd floor.

Hood College and Frederick Community College have created a series of events for the 250th, called “Liberty in Context: The American Story at 250.” Some events are at Hood, some are at FCC, and they are open to the public. The event page is on Hood’s website, and the events will end in September on or about Constitution Day.