Reflection On A 4th That Seems Far from Glorious
• We do need a holiday just now. And not just a moment of leisure but an occasion for unity, healing and hope.
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• We do need a holiday just now. And not just a moment of leisure but an occasion for unity, healing and hope.
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• The U.S. celebrates this Independence Day amid calls for systemic reform. In this film, five descendants of Frederick Douglass read excerpts of his speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”
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• For many African Americans, patriotism is complicated because the promises of America aren’t fulfilled equally. The Fourth of July brings a challenge: reconciling national pride with systemic racism.
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• Not sure where you can celebrate July 4th? Find a local event here.
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• For the Fourth of July holiday police officers and state troopers are out for drunk drivers and speeding. Florida Highway Patrol Sergeant Kim Montes says they will be looking out for drivers weaving in and out of traffic, tailgating, and driving over the speed limit.
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