By DeSean Dyson The Fourth of July is, for many, a moment to gather in celebration of freedom, independence, and nationhood. But for countless Americans throughout history, this day has also carried a painful contradiction: the promise of liberty paired with the denial of their humanity and rights. On July 4th, 1876, a Black company of the South Carolina National Guard marched down Hamburg’s Main Street, ... Read More The post Why July 4 Doesn’t Feel Like Freedom for Everyone appeared fir...
