I’m a Black American—Here’s Why I’m Not Celebrating the 4th of July
The 4th of July isn’t just about cookouts and fireworks ... Without holidays like Juneteenth that celebrate the real ...
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Black Folks’ History with Independence Day: It’s Complicated
I played it for my mom and on that particular day, at this particular moment, it stirred in both of us the medley of conflicting feelings most Black folks have about the 4th of July—and America ...