This book discussion group will be led by Emily Bernard (from the University of Vermont) and Elizabeth Beaulieu (from Champlain College). It is designed as a space to discuss the life and work of Frederick Douglass as an opportunity to better understand slavery in the United States from a personal perspective. The discussion will allow for participants and facilitators to share parallels between slave experiences and the experiences of African Americans today in the many years in between.

For two years now the Peace & Justice Center has organized a community reading of Frederick Douglass’ “Meaning of the Fourth of July for the Negro” in early July in collaboration with the VT Humanities Council, Community Change, Inc. and others. At this year’s reading we handed out copies of Frederick Douglass’ slave narrative to all in attendance who may in interested in furthering their knowledge of Frederick Douglass. This book discussion group is a result of the overwhelming interest in having a discussion about Frederick Douglass’ narrative. To register fill out this online form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KUEUfJyuT6naFFrg19IsNf4ciLxAVbIUHMBvj_Jp7no/viewform) or call 863-2345 x6.