Happy July 4th!
Enjoy family and friends today.

As it always should have been.

The Emancipation Proclamation will be permanently displayed next to the Constitution, Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independence in D.C., the National Archives announced. https://t.co/wrnNbdl4pa pic.twitter.com/IqTOSQ9qXQ

— NBC4 Washington (@nbcwashington) June 19, 2023

As always, we present this classic:

What is the 4th of July to the American Negro?

We're thrilled to share the all-star lineup for A Capitol Fourth! Don't miss the live broadcast on PBS at 8/7c, Tuesday, July 4th.

— A Capitol Fourth (@July4thPBS) June 21, 2023

Remember, we have always fought for this country:

Reminder: the FIRST person to die for America's Freedom was a BLACK MAN (there is so much irony in this truth). He was a middle-aged sailor and rope-maker: his father was enslaved and his mother was a member of Wampanoag tribe.
At the age of 27, he freed himself. In a newspaper… pic.twitter.com/6dSjnBwiNx

— Black Mommy Activist, PhD🎙 (@kayewhitehead) July 2, 2023

Three versions of the National Anthem

No lie told.

It’s really something to see some folks who have hostility toward Juneteenth frame their position in a way that makes them simultaneously the hero in their post-Civil War narrative and the aggrieved person under siege.

— Anthony Michael Kreis (@AnthonyMKreis) June 19, 2023

This cracked me up…who represents FREEDOM more than Harriet Tubman?

Singing classic #JuneteenthDay Carols and leaving out ginger ale & cookies for Harriet Tubman 🙌🏾 pic.twitter.com/UAFEB8tY2e

— Nicole Nichelle (@alamanecer) June 19, 2023

For those who think that Juneteenth is in ‘competition’ with July 4th.
They are compliments to one another. Both bring completion to the theme of ‘America’ and ‘ Freedom’.

My favorite President chilling on the Steps here at the White House and watching the festivities. Happy 4th of July! pic.twitter.com/ChKZowvVNT

— Aaron Black (@ABlackPolitical) July 5, 2023

I don't know about you, but on this July 4th, I'm proud that we have @POTUS @JoeBiden and @FLOTUS @DrBiden in the @WhiteHouse!

Happy Independence Day everyone! 🇺🇸 🎇 pic.twitter.com/OUTcH6hhwg

— Chris D. Jackson (@ChrisDJackson) July 5, 2023

Happy Fourth of July! pic.twitter.com/kxqJG1IXkE

— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) July 4, 2023

JUST NOW On the South Lawn of the White House:@POTUS: "It's amazing what a difference music makes….

CROWD: "Biden 2024!! (loud cheers)"

POTUS: "Now you're making music to my ears."

😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/MvyuJvl9g3

— Chris D. Jackson (@ChrisDJackson) July 5, 2023

Empire State Building lights synchronized with Grateful Dead’s "U.S. Blues" is better than fireworks pic.twitter.com/sSTAtsfWcS

— Wu Tang is for the Children (@WUTangKids) July 5, 2023