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I am referring, of course, to Frederick Douglass. Because one could substitute the word “Black” for “Slave” in “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” – the famous speech he delivered on July 5, 1852, and it would still resonate. Douglass decried the myriad ways America’s treatment of black folks made a mockery… Read more.
Donald Trump has not missed a single opportunity during his presidency to make any event a vainglorious homage to himself. This is why nobody should be surprised that he’s turning America’s birthday celebration into a self-aggrandizing tribute – with all hailing how he has already made America great again. Mind you, he has done little… Read more.
Dispiriting politics, wanton violence, and narcissistic postings dominate the news. And there’s no denying the national shame of having a president today who cannot tell the truth. After all, this stands in mocking contrast with having a president at the birth of this nation who could not tell a lie. I am mindful, however, that… Read more.
