Posts Tagged ‘July 4th’
Civic Season
ABHM’s 2025 Juneteenth and summer programming aligned with Civic Season, a new tradition co-created by Made By Us, Gen Z, and cultural institutions to inspire meaningful civic participation among young people. Taking place annually from Juneteenth (our newest federal holiday) through the Fourth of July (our oldest), Civic Season encourages organizations nationwide to develop programs—both in-person and virtual—that connect with Gen Z. While ABHM’s efforts centered on young adults, our events welcomed participants of all ages, from early learners to community elders—reflecting our belief that history impacts everyone and that intergenerational learning strengthens civic engagement and community bonds.
Read MoreOn the 4th of July, Remember John Lewis’ Warning About Jan. 6th.
The late Congressman John Lewis recognized the power of a president’s words to incite racism and actions such at the January 6 insurrection.
Read MoreThe five worst presidents for Black people’s lives, liberty and pursuit of happiness
This and every July 4th encourage the Black community to consider the limitations of their freedoms and how presidents have contributed to them.
Read MoreDid a Fear of Slave Revolts Drive American Independence?
FOR more than two centuries, we have been reading the Declaration of Independence wrong. Or rather, we’ve been celebrating the Declaration as people in the 19th and 20th centuries have told us we should, but not the Declaration as Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and John Adams wrote it. To them, separation from Britain was as much, if not more, about racial fear and exclusion as it was about inalienable rights.
Read MoreChris Rock July 4th Tweet Sparks Controversy
The comedian’s social media post was a stark reminder than freedom was not achieved equitably in this country.
Read MoreBlack DAR Members Celebrate Their Ties to the Nation’s Independence
Jessica Morgan, Afro They are a group of African American women who have been able to trace their lineage to the nation’s founding patriots. They gathered for lunch five days before the nation was to celebrate its independence to discuss their role as Black members of the nation’s premiere heritage organization for women—the Daughters of…
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