July 3, 2008 — vol. 43, no 47
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What does the 4th of July mean to you? |
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To remember what it took to get our independence. It’s a good time to reflect on our black culture and black forefathers. It’s good to teach our children our revolutionary history |
Anglea Gordon Hairstylist Roxbury |
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The compilation of people around the country understanding their concept of freedom. |
Debra Allen Boston Public Schools Teacher Cambridge |
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It’s a holiday celebrating the myth and contradiction of our founding, that all “men” are created equal. The contradiction being white property men being a lot more “equal.” It’s a contradiction we haven’t been able to deal with yet, so we continue to celebrate the myth rather than deal with the reality. |
Paul Marcus Anti-Racist Activist Boston |
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To me, the 4th of July means Independence Day, meaning that all people have a right to fairness, happiness, without discrimination. We need to remember that as we celebrate on the 4th of July |
Claradine Cowell Youth Development Executive Roxbury |
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It’s the beginning of the UniverSoul Circus and the summer season! |
Michelle Scott Program Director Cambridgen |
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What the 4th of July means to me is that “democracy” is something that you always have to fight for. |
Mariama White-Hammond Community Organizer and Youth Worker Dorchester |