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re: Spurs rookie Lonnie Walker: ‘Will never celebrate 4th of July. Know your history’

Posted on 7/5/18 at 3:28 pm to
Posted by High C
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Member since Nov 2012
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Posted on 7/5/18 at 3:28 pm to
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Well, if we look at the history of the states (or really that point in time way back when), independence day was a day to celebrate in gaining independence from the Brits. But soon after, my ancestors had to deal with a new harsh reality.


What are you talking about?
Posted by FieldMink
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Member since Jul 2017
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Posted on 7/5/18 at 3:35 pm to
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Douglass reminded listeners that when the Declaration of Independence was signed, many blacks were still slaves. Even the British were more likely to offer freedom to blacks than the colonists.


Here's one link for you

That's what i'm talking about High C
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