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4th of July
"I try to hibernate on the 4th of July. The nauseating flag waving and the jingoistic rhetoric drives me to distraction. Yes, the cook-outs and concerts and the other events are pleasant enough, but I usually stay at home so that there is not the…
Tags: African American history, Communism, Flag, Hypocrisy, Patriotism, Slavery
A black man's observation of the July 4th Salute, p. 4
“Dear AFRO.
The 4th of July will be celebrated with all of the gusto white American muster. This is most fitting and proper. I would not scold you (black America) if you joined the celebration; but I deem it is my duty to tell you the truth of the…
The 4th of July will be celebrated with all of the gusto white American muster. This is most fitting and proper. I would not scold you (black America) if you joined the celebration; but I deem it is my duty to tell you the truth of the…
EDITORIALS p.4
“It was July 4, 1776 that the Declaration of Independence was adopted, 157 years ago and Americans have been able to live for America ever since the close of the war. This freedom inspired freedom of thought, of processions and of souls. It kept up…
Tags: Equality, Freedom, Military service, Slavery
Fourth of July Celebration p.2
"The 98th Anniversary of out national Independence was celebrated on Saturday in fine style. The arrangements made by Colonel Nocross, Grand Marshal were elaborate and complete. He was ably assisted in his duties by Judge J. C. Palmer, President of…
From Our Regular Correspondent, p. 2
"Mud Hill, January 17th, 1873 Mr. Editor: - Judge of my great surprise on receiving the last Elevator and to see no report of the celebration in Marysville in its columns. I am sure my letter will read strange to many. I supposed you had received a…
It is Dangerous to Read Declaration of Independence in Public Now, p.20
"The editorial which appeared in the AFRO-AMERICAN entitled “What to us is the fourth of July?” as not only timely but one that should receive the serious consideration of every Negro. In logic and freedom of expression it ranks in the same category…
Liberty’s Birthday, p. 5
“The Fourth of July Statue of Liberty centennial should be more than a media event buried under a mountain of hoopla, gliza, and commercialism.
Instead, it should be a time to reflect on the symbolic meaning of the Statue which holds aloft the…
Instead, it should be a time to reflect on the symbolic meaning of the Statue which holds aloft the…
Tags: Immigrants, Inequality, Poverty, Slavery, Statue of Liberty
Minority Viewpoint Peaceful Rebellion p.5
"What is it we celebrate on the Fourth of July that makes us unique among men? Is it the celebration of nationhood? Yes, but Russia, China, Cuba, Chile, South Africa, and other totalitarian nations also have days for celebrating their nationhood.
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Our National Jubilee, p.4
"The Fourth of July is a National Day of freedom, is indisputably righteous and Divinely dedicated for the happiness of mankind.
Just 120 years from the last Saturday, the Convention of the Thirteen Colonies declared themselves then, on behalf of…
Just 120 years from the last Saturday, the Convention of the Thirteen Colonies declared themselves then, on behalf of…
Tags: African American history, Equality, Freedom, Patriotism, Slavery
Peaceful Rebellion, p. 5
“What is it we celebrate on the Fourth of July that makes us unique among men? It is the celebration of our nationhood? Yes, but Russia, China, Cuba, Chile, South Africa and other totalitarian nations also have have days for celebrating their…
Pre-Independence Day, p. 16
"A group of distinguished citizens of the black race assembled last Sunday under interesting and intelligent auspices at one of the local schools to celebrate Pre-Independence day. The Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth articles of the Constitution…
Tags: Constitution, Hypocrisy, Slavery, Voting/suffrage
Serious push underway for black patriot memorial, p. 15
"Did you know that when General George Washington made his famous trek across the Delaware River, two blacks, Prince Whipple and Oliver Cromwell were with him?
Did you know that Crispus Attucks, long acknowledged to be the first casualty of the…
Did you know that Crispus Attucks, long acknowledged to be the first casualty of the…
The 4th of July, p. 4
“The fourth brought with it its usual noise, excursions, casualties, and other evidence of patriotism, but has left behind it a long train of duties unperformed and promises unkept. Congress has adjourned without giving expression to its…
Tags: Lynching, Segregation/desegregation, Slavery
The American Negro and His Emancipation; Independence Day, p.4
"Independence Day commonly known as the Fourth of July is the day for the white man. It was on that day that the white man declared his independence and swore allegiance to America. This declaration made the white man of America free but enslaved the…
Tags: Emancipation, Lynching, Slavery
The Week: Independence Day Canada and Louisiana, p. A1
"Just what does the Fourth of July mean to you ? This question, if put to white citizens of America, would draw such replies as you have heard made in speeches and have read in books all your lives. But, if put directly to you, what would it mean?…
U.S. oldest man, p. 1
BARTON, Fla. - Charlie Smith, an ex-slave and a western outlaw, celebrated his 137th birthday on the Fourth of July while the America was marking its 203rd anniversary.
The Social Security Administration said Smith has been certified as the oldest…
The Social Security Administration said Smith has been certified as the oldest…
Tags: Slavery
Where was the Negro on the Fourth of July?, p. 7
"Where was the Negro on that day in ’76,
When the fearless patriots laid down the pen;
The document signed that before earth and heaven,
Proclaimed them to be forever free men?
Perhaps Black Sampson worked amid the wheat,
Swinging his…
When the fearless patriots laid down the pen;
The document signed that before earth and heaven,
Proclaimed them to be forever free men?
Perhaps Black Sampson worked amid the wheat,
Swinging his…