Today is the 4Th of July. So called Independence Day...I think this is the point where I say, "And?" This day is not a holiday for me. Why should it be? I'm Black. This day has no significance to me. In a sense this is the day that this country got the power to make those trips over to Africa to kidnap my ancestors. So maybe somebody can explain to me why I should be celebrating. I'm not in school anymore and I work in retail. So now the day means ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to me. It's just a day for us to pull out the grill and act like we're celebrating. Yes, I had to work today. So what's different? How is this not a regular day for me? If it wasn't for the food I wouldn't care and I sense I don't have a grill to pull out I don't care. It's funny how you see all these American flags come out on this one day every year. It's like basically saying I'm more American today than I was yesterday. I guess. For those who enjoy this day and make a big event of it, more power to you. I just don't care about this day. And while I'm at it, what the hell is Juneteenth? Who came up with that one? Do we really need another day to pull out the grill and get drunk? We treat it just like any other holiday. The reasons behind the holidays are lost. Easter is more about that new suit and Christmas is more about the gifts. So to all those celebrating the 4Th of July today........whatever...........
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