I do not like the 4th of July because so many lives have been lost. So many people alarmed by the alarming loud sounds of Fireworks. So many people have been hurt simply by Fireworks. As for myself, year after year, I have become traumatized by Fireworks for various reasons. Yet, some people wonder why as a Black American, I do not like the 4th of July.
I do not like the 4th of July because there really is not anything to celebrate. Racism, corruption, brutality, hatred, discrimination and prejudice floods the streets and destroys society. You spend money on Fireworks to wish America, Happy Independence Day, and Birthday. Really? Is America really happy? The colors red, white, and blue are supposed to have a significant symbolization. Yet, to me, it symbolizes blood, disassociation, and anger.
“You have to find what sparks a light in you so that you in your own way can illuminate the world.”- Oprah Winfrey
"Celebrate the little things." – Author Unknown
"Our flag is red, white and blue, but our nation is a rainbow-red, yellow, brown, black and white - and we're all precious in God's sight." Jesse Jackson