Speaking Truth on the 4th and beyond : How Frederick Douglass Kept the Republic — and How You Can Too

07/07/2025 10 min
Speaking Truth on the 4th and beyond : How Frederick Douglass Kept the Republic — and How You Can Too

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This Independence Day, I’m taking you back to 1852, when Frederick Douglass stood before a crowd that wanted celebration — and instead gave them the truth.



He challenged America to live up to its own ideals. He risked rejection, even danger, to speak from a place of radical authenticity. That courage is what kept the republic alive — and it’s exactly what we need today.



In this powerful episode, we explore: Douglass’s famous Fourth of July speech Why authenticity is an act of true freedom How you can become a modern-day keeper of your republic — wherever you live



Because freedom without truth isn’t freedom at all.



Listen now, share with someone who needs a courage boost, and join the #MyAuthenticFreedom movement.



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