This might be a harsh truth to swallow, but America isn’t perfect. It’s flawed. Young people in particular who are angry, sad, and frustrated that the country hasn’t yet met their minimum standards are protesting this Independence Day by taking place in the #4thofJulyBlackout, forgoing red, white and blue clothing for black.
Join us as we wear black on the 4th of July to take a visible stand against racial injustice in America #4thofJulyBlackout
— 4th of July Blackout (@4ofJulyBlackout) July 4, 2015
Of course a Facebook event has been created for the protest, arguing that joining the “blackout” is “the most powerful way to honor America.”
Our country is currently divided, and there is not liberty or justice for all. The very pillars of our great nation are corrupt. This Fourth of July, let us raise awareness of the racial injustices in our country. Let us call upon our leaders to prioritize our fundamental American rights, as well as create an important dialogue surrounding such issues.
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This movement is not meant to disrespect our country or anyone who has fought for our freedom. It is in fact the opposite; the most powerful way to honor America is by asking everyone to recognize what ideas like “liberty and justice for all” truly mean, and use those ideas to shape the way we live our lives as Americans.
It is past time to hold our nation accountable and demand genuine justice and liberty for all. #4thofJulyBlackout pic.twitter.com/IgGFORXnMg
— Gabby Abrams (@gabbyabrams111) July 4, 2015
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It is simple. We shouldn't be celebrating this country's freedom until we ALL have freedom #4thOfJulyBlackOut
— Gad (@gadmark) July 4, 2015
Mayb small movement but #4thofJulyBlackout's worth it. We can celebrate freedom when all are free. #BlackLivesMatter https://t.co/6ZMQe5tioc
— Megan Lysaght (@littlelysaght) July 4, 2015
I'm participating in the #4thofJulyBlackout bc the racial injustices in this country make it so there is not liberty & justice for ALL!
— Kelsey (@bossladywrap) July 4, 2015
#4thofJulyBlackout because we should have liberty and justice for ALL. And that includes POC. I stand in solidarity. pic.twitter.com/r0mqJcahkJ
— Bennett ☭ (@BatCaveFreak) July 4, 2015
@BatCaveFreak lol u always wear black huh?
— Babydoll (@sarchologist) July 4, 2015
@sarchologist well yeah, but today especially
— Bennett ☭ (@BatCaveFreak) July 4, 2015
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Happy #4thofjulyblackout! Still waiting on the day until black and brown lives are considered equal in this country. pic.twitter.com/DtBeBYoJbI
— Flowers4ladan (@Afrocan_dream) July 4, 2015
There needs to be Liberty and Justice for ALL! #4thOfJulyBlackout pic.twitter.com/6MxsxcIaud
— Lauren Lina & Olivia (@Lololivina) July 4, 2015
Somebody didn’t get the memo:
This nice lady gives us a write your own caption moment. pic.twitter.com/w89VKUtnTb
— Kelly O'Donnell (@KellyO) July 4, 2015
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