Please join Bristol Community College for the Reading Frederick Douglass Together event on Tuesday July 1, 2025, at 4 p.m., at the Bristol New Bedford Campus, 800 Purchase Street.
The free event will feature a multilingual reading of Frederick Douglass' famed 1852
speech, What to the Slave is Your Fourth of July? with portions presented in Wampanoag, K’iche’, Portuguese and English, highlighting
the enduring resonance of Douglass’ words within our local communities.
To register or for more information, please visit www.BristolCC.edu/FrederickDouglass
The college’s event is generously supported by a grant from Mass Humanities, which organizes and funds public events where communities gather to read and discuss
abolitionist Frederick Douglass’ work and influence. Bristol selected its New Bedford
campus to host this event given the significant role that the city played in shaping
Douglass’ early activism.
Mass Humanities, a non-profit foundation based in Northampton, creates opportunities for the people
of Massachusetts to transform their lives and build a more equitable commonwealth
through the humanities.
Bristol Community College is grounded in core values centered on student success
and lifelong learning. For 60 years, Bristol has served as a leading resource for
education and workforce development in Massachusetts, with locations in Attleboro,
Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton, and online.
The college offers more than 100 career and transfer programs, along with flexible
online learning options that lead to an associate degree, a career-ready certificate,
or transfer opportunities. It also provides Dual Enrollment and Early College programs,
English language instruction programs, and Adult Basic Education to support learners
at all stages. Bristol’s Economic and Workforce Solutions division is a regional leader
in workforce development, providing customized training for businesses and the community.
Bristol’s National Offshore Wind Institute (NOWI) delivers training in a state-of-the-art facility,
offering globally recognized instruction and certifications for offshore and onshore
wind energy, maritime industries, first responders, and related fields. The college
prioritizes student success through comprehensive support services and career advancement
opportunities that reduce barriers to educational access.
As one of the largest employers in the region, Bristol is committed to fostering
an inclusive environment that reflects a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages,
abilities, and lifestyles.
