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Independence Day and the hidden grievance of the Declaration of Independence

On July 4, 1776, 244 years ago freedom rang for White America, unfortunately, this freedom did not ring for anyone that wears my skin. It was said to have been a wonderful time of celebration commemorating the Declaration of independence one that my ancestors never knew.

July 4th, 1776 was a day that the colonies did not acknowledge the tragic events that nearly annihilated the native…