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AN ALTERNATIVE 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

Oakland Public Conservatory of Music
Oakland, CA

The Oakland Public Conservatory of Music in collaboration with UpSurge!JazzPoetry present an evening of music, food, and theater inspired by Frederick Douglass' speech illuminating the hypocrisy of a nation celebrating freedom and independence while millions of Africans were enslaved.

Commemorating Frederick Douglassâ Independence Day Speech
at the Rochester Ladiesâ Anti-Slavery Society, 1852

Music by UpSurge! JazzPoetry Ensemble and the Count Basie Tribute Orchestra. Michael Lange and James Brooks reading excerpts from the speech.

Note: BBQ dinner starting at 6PM with Brother Ed, proprietor of Funky Soul Stop Records spinning the sounds of the 60's to now. $10 Concert begins at 8:00 PM General Admission: $20

Kid Friendly: No

Dog Friendly: No

Non-Smoking: No

Wheelchair Accessible: No

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