black patriotism
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Patriotism Is for Black People
We have all stood in the grocery store and watched a kid (usually white) scream at his or her mother in a volume and tone that defies our mama’s mantra of “When we go in this store, you bet’ not say nothing, touch nothing or want nothing.” Alternately, we’ve all heard a mother (usually black)…
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The 6 Times This Year the US Gave African Americans Reasons Not to Celebrate Independence Day
The U.S. loves its holidays—from the patriotic red, white and blue Fourth to the fake ones (hint, hint: Columbus Day). Given this, it’s only fitting that black Americans acknowledge how “good ol’ America” has treated us so far this year. Let’s take a moment to commemorate and raise a glass to celebrate our status as…