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History of July 4th: When Black Folks Celebrated July 4th

That Wasn't In My Textbook

English - July 03, 2020 09:38 - 18 minutes - 17 MB
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Did you know there was a time when July 4th was a Black Holiday? Yep, you read that right. At first, I couldn't believe it either.

In this quick 18-minute episode find out why Black folks use to go hard and turn up on the July fourth. During this episode, you'll also uncover other historical events that happened on this day in history and learn some important words from Frederick Douglas that still remain true to this day. 

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Too-la-Loo for the Fourth of JulyPeople’s History of Fourth of JulyWhen the Fourth of July Was A Black HolidayA Nation's History: "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?"To learn more about Toya, visit ToyaFromHarlem.com. Connect with Toya on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.Follow the Podcast on Instagram and Twitter. Watch episodes on Youtube

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EPISODE CREDITS:
Research and scripted by host Latoya Coleman (@ToyaFromHarlem).
Edited and Mixed by Chris Mann
Music Licensed through Epidemic Sound

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