Spending time with family I sit back and realize, how do we really celebrate Independence Day ? Is it for our freedom or all about the fireworks? The way I was raised our tradition we BBQ, eat, and play loud music! Stereotypical but our freedom comes from the belief to be who you are. Raised in Chicago, we celebrate life. Independence comes from the freedom we gained from our ancestry. Juneteenth is the holiday we rightfully celebrate, learning the history of the way we became citizens is more logical than saying the typical, freedom was gained and fought for. Many wars we fought to be great, but were we already free? Think about that, it has nothing to do with beliefs, more of the facts of life… I challenge you to find the true meaning of Independence Day. Peace and Love🙏🏾 
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