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

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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.

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Ok, but this quote from your original post implies that slavery began after July 4, 1776, and that, quite obviously, is false. That was the reason for my question.