4th of July

What to the Black American Is the Fourth of July?

Frederick Douglass’ words from 1852 still hit hard today—for many, July 4th isn’t a celebration. It’s a contradiction.
07/03/2025
Singer Jill Scott performs on stage during the "Who is Jill Scott?" tour at Smart Financial Centre on June 16, 2023 in Sugar Land, Texas.

OP/ED: Jill Scott Reminding Us That Black Folks Still Aint ‘Free’ Is The Independence Day Message We Didn’t Know We Needed

Leave it to Jilly from Philly to educate the masses at ESSENCE Festival about the history between Black America and the 4th of July.
07/07/2023
Rhode Island state senator Tiara Mack

Rhode Island Senator Tiara Mack Remains Unbothered After Fallout Over 4th Of July Twerk Video

The brilliant politician also took to Instagram to sound off on respectability politics and the faux outrage, calling it “tacky.”
07/06/2022

4th of July: The Freshest Music Playlist For The 2022 Holiday

Here are BET.com’s top 10 tracks to add to your backyard bbq playlist for the holiday weekend!
07/01/2022
Copwatchers prep for a holiday of increased police activity.
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Independence Day

As Independence Day approaches, the Movement Family disagrees about tactics in Atlanta, and cop-watchers in New York City prepare for a notoriously active night for the NYPD.
10/30/2019