Are There Two Independence Days?

Last year was the first year that I purposefully did nothing to celebrate or acknowledge July 4th. I celebrated Juneteenth by having a virtual discussion with community leaders.

This year is different than any other year in America because it is the first year that Juneteenth has been recognized as a national holiday.

Listening to the community I am hearing there are a few schools of thought.

Lets celebrate everything
Lets celebrate nothing because nothing has changed
Lets celebrate the Black one

Personally becoming more aware of history has taken the fun out of every holiday besides my birthday. I have gone with number 3. I still stand outside with Issa for a few minutes so he can see the neighbors fireworks.

For your reading pleasure I have linked 4 articles regarding the topic.

We can’t have two holidays

What Does It Mean To Celebrate Two Holidays

How are we supposed to celebrate July 4th after Juneteenth

Juneteenth and July 4th are complementary independence days that we should all celebrate

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Prince Issa Goes To College!!!

Issa is not off to get his bachelors yet. He was invited on scholarship to attend Auburn University STEM Camp. The courses he is taking are, Protecting The Earth, Structures, Forces and Motion. He loves to build things using things around the house. He makes and destroys his creations so quickly sometimes I can’t even take a picture. The children have built bridges, wells and windmills thus far. They learning the scientific reasons for why things work.

I would like to thank Dr.Groff for recommending Issa. His Math tutor Mrs.Jackson and his teacher Ms.Bentley for pouring positivity into him. Issa finished out the year with straight A’s. I am so happy and proud of Issa.