A 15-year-old boy was shot three times Thursday in retaliation for setting off Fourth of July fireworks at an Atlanta apartment complex, Channel 2 reports. Officers called to the apartment complex and found the teen suffering from wounds to his leg, abdomen and back, Atlanta police Cmdr. William Ricker told Channel 2 Action News early […]

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As most of the nation either enjoys vacation after Independence Day, or is heading back to the workplace, it is important to remember that freedom and equality was not always extended to all Americans. Frederick Douglass gave a rousing speech on July 5, 1852 titled “The Meaning Of The Fourth Of July For The Negro” […]

Huggy says the 4th of July should enter the Witness protection program. Donald Trump’s holiday celebration sounds more like a “hostile take over” than a celebration in Huggy’s opinion. Trump has renamed it “Salute to America,” and the event even has a VIP section! The 4th of July has been turned into what sounds like […]

For a lot of people the 4th of July is a celebration of America’s freedom, but Reverend Al Sharpton says it’s different for Black people. He explains that on the 4th of July Black people look at and discuss, “what we can make America become.” While Donald Trump is looking at his tanks and giving his […]

As we approach the 4th of July holiday Roland Martin can’t help but think about Fredrick Douglass’ July 5 1852 speech, “what to the slave is the 4th of July.” The speech caused him to ask himself, “what to the African American is the 4th of July in 2019.” The 4th of July “has always […]

Donald Trump has had yet another not so great idea. He has now decided to use the 4th of July to host a political rally in honor of himself. Never mind the fact that the 4th of July has been celebrated the same way at the White House for years…he likes his idea better. Huggy […]

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In the wake of that crazy story about Sanaa Lathan biting Beyonce that we can never quite verify, comes news that Sanaa’s parents and Bey’s mom, Tina, are not letting it keep them from being friends and hanging together. We’ve got video of their 4th of July hangout; Tina Lawson gathered with a few of her friends to enjoy a little get […]

DL found it difficult to celebrate the 4th of July this year. A recent study showed that 50% of American’s think that Donald Trump is racist, 47% do not. His approval rating among republicans is 90%. These numbers are alarming, especially because they show that there is a high percentage of people who agree with […]

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BOSTON (AP) — In these complex times, a simple question about the quintessential American holiday of fireworks, cookouts and parades isn’t always so simple. As Americans prepare to celebrate the nation’s 242nd birthday, some feel a deeper sense of patriotism. For others, the social issues roiling the country weigh heavy this Independence Day. Standing in […]

Huggy lays out the rules for the 4th of July parties. If there is no pool please don’t call it a pool party! And if you have a wig or a weave stay away from the grill and the pool! It’s a lengthy list so listen to the audio above to make sure you don’t […]

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — As many in the United States celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, some minorities have mixed feelings about the revelry of fireworks and parades in an atmosphere of tension on several fronts. How do you celebrate during what some people of color consider troubling times? Blacks, Latinos and immigrant rights advocates […]

Little Known Black History Facts

The 4th of July is a day of family gatherings nationwide as the holiday commemorates the official independence of the United States of America from the British Empire. Many African-Americans contributed to the American Revolutionary War behind the scenes and one of those persons is Prince Whipple. In the 1851 painting by German-American painter Emanuel […]