Discover the often overlooked history of July 4th for Black Americans and its ongoing relevance in the fight for social justice. Articulated Insight – “News, Race and Culture in the Information Age”. Independence Day, colloquially known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the Declaration...

July 4th for Black Americans

USA TODAY

On July 4, 1776, the U.S. declared its independence from Great Britain. But did you know we could celebrate America's freedom on a different date?

How many people signed the Declaration of Independence? A history lesson on July 4th

New York Post

Even on the 4th of July, appreciation for the genius of America’s Founding Fathers has dwindled in the face of leftist efforts to minimize them, as traditional patriotic values wane with each passing year.

Only 38% of Americans say patriotism is “very important” to them, per a 2023 Wall Street Journal/NORC survey — down from 70% in 1998. 

By many metrics, traditional American values have become dramatically less important to our fellow citizens than before.

We see it in the loss of national pride and the denigration of our history, in fading attendance at houses of worship, in a drop in military recruitment...

On July 4th, follow Samuel Adams — and speak up for American patriotism

DC News Now

Six surprising facts about the nation’s founding document.

The Declaration of Independence wasn’t really complaining about King George, and 5 other surprising facts for July Fourth

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A Piece of Travel

Americans don't always do well when it comes to basic trivia about our own country. It's not entirely our fault, though. For generations we've been passing less-than-credible stories down as "facts." Everything from where the Pilgrims landed to who exactly discovered our continent is steeped in rumor and myth. Of course, there are other things we probably should know but don't, like how our system of measurement works (to be fair, it's confusing).

17 Basic American Trivia Questions Americans Consistently Get Wrong

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

Virginia fans of The Young and the Restless have asked where Elena Dawson (Brytni Sarpy) has been. She has not been seen or mentioned in Genoa City for quite a while. There is nothing online about Sarpy's status, and Y&R spoilers for next week do not mention the character, so fans wonder if she has been let go.

Fans of The Young and the Restless are concerned about Brtyni Sarpy and Conner Floyd's status

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

U.S. President Joe Biden and Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump, participate in the CNN Presidential Debate at the CNN Studios on June 27, 2024 in Atlanta. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images. A new world is straining to be born, and at some point it requires new American leadership. Joe...

Bookman: No country for old men

Declutterbuzz

Why Depression Can Impact A Cluttered Home & Cluttered Mind sets out to explain the possible connection between depression and clutter. Scientists that study depression have found a link to depression playing a role in some folks.

Why Depression Can Impact A Cluttered Home & Cluttered Mind

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

Norfolk, VA

Fifty percent of Norfolk church has high blood pressure. 3WTKR reports that Pastor Reverend Dr. Geoffrey Guns of Second Calvery Baptist Church in Norfolk made a startling discovery in March. He asked congregants who had high blood pressure to stand and half of the congregation rose to their feet.

Virginia pastor reveals half of his African American congregation has hypertension

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

New Jersey State

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

What makes a Zodiac Sign low maintenance? Independence can make someone low maintenance. Someone who is reliable, dependable, and punctual, can make someone low maintenance. Someone who tends to want to do things on their own can be low maintenance. Low-maintenance people tend to be those people who do on their own but are not necessarily alone. They rarely need or ask for help. They are self-motivated, often energetic, and can be considered leaders is many cases. Now me, some say I am low maintenance and others say I’m high maintenance. Maybe I’m both. Let's see what zodiac signs are considered low-maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are Low Maintenance

Fox News

Ahead of the Fourth of July, people across the country told Fox News Digital whether they believe it's still important to celebrate America's independence.

'Number one': Americans share what they celebrate on Fourth of July

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Washington, DC

Aside from the crowds that will turn out Thursday night to watch the fireworks that will festoon over the National Mall in Washington, D.C., millions more will have their eyes peeled on President Joe Biden and the first lady throughout the White House’s Fourth of July festivities. As the...

How Presidents and First Ladies Have Celebrated Fourth of July at the White House Through the Years

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

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July 4 is a sacred holiday for all free people

On July 2, 1776, the Second Continental Congress voted unanimously in favor of American independence from Great Britain, and formally adopted the final text of the...

July 4 is a sacred holiday for all free people

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