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Happy July 4th

Posted on July 4, 2025 by rikyrah

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 … Continue reading →

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Happy July 4th

Posted on July 4, 2023 by rikyrah

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 … Continue reading →

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Happy July 4th!

Posted on July 4, 2022 by rikyrah

I always consider July 4th a day to get together with family and friends. That’s what it has evolved into for me. Mr. Douglass said it best…

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Happy July 4th

Posted on July 4, 2021 by rikyrah

Independence Day. But, for whom? I leave you with this classic:  

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Weekend Open Thread | Happy July 4th!

Posted on July 4, 2020 by rikyrah

Good Morning, Everyone. 🤗 I hope that you are enjoying this weekend virtually with family and friends.   Lift Every Voice And Sing Brought to us by Black opera singers 👏👏👏 Wondrous 🙏🎶🎶

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Monday Open Thread | Happy 4th of July

Posted on July 4, 2016 by rikyrah

Happy Fourth of July. Woman awes internet with national anthem at Lincoln Memorial: Jun. 29, 2016 11:43 AM EDT WASHINGTON (AP) — A Florida woman’s rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the Lincoln Memorial led to a burst of applause … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th of July!

Posted on July 4, 2014 by SouthernGirl2
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Happy 4th of July!!!

Posted on July 4, 2012 by rikyrah

Good Morning, Everyone. Happy 4th of July. For your pleasure,Frederick Douglass’ classic masterpiece: What to the Slave is the Fourth of July? Frederick Douglass July 5, 1852 Mr. President, Friends and Fellow Citizens: He who could address this audience without … Continue reading →

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