Ichiro chose Sunday to break out a witty speech in English in front of a crowd of thousands of fans wearing his No. 51 ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Local residents gathered in Springfield to read “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” Anti-slavery activist Frederick Douglass first delivered this speech on ...

On Saturday, many people gathered outside Historic Northampton to take turns reading a passage of Frederick Douglass’ famous speech, ‘What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?’ ...

Bill Pullman's famous speech in 'Independence Day' has an unexpected history to it, including William Shakespeare and corporate lawyers.

On July 5, 1852, in Rochester, New York, Douglass gave one of his most famous speeches, “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” He was addressing the Rochester Ladies’ Anti-Slavery Society.

After shootings at Hampton Beach in recent weeks, police say they plan to be out and visible as people come to the area for the Fourth of July weekend.

Frederick Douglass 1852 speech both extolls principles in the Declaration of Independence (and Constitution) and condemns failure to extend freedoms to enslaved ...

Douglass' famous speech is still popular 173 years later. On Saturday, the Easton-based Frederick Douglass Honor Society is hosting an annual community reading.

A poster depicting Fred Hampton, Deputy Chairman, Chicago Chapter of the Black Panther Party, distributed by the Black Panther Party. The primarily blue and black poster is printed on white paper and ...

Hampton Beach's historic Casino could soon get a major makeover, bringing a fresh look to Ocean Boulevard.

Review of Hampton County financials reveals money improperly transferred from specific accounts, missing documentation, and wasteful credit card spending.

Hampton Police is currently investigating a homicide in the 800 block of Burton Street.