To add to this, Juneteenth is barely even acknowledged by the general U.S. population, the Fourth of July didn’t really change the the daily life of most white people either. It’s so easy for white Americans (though I am one and I acknowledge my place of privilege, and that I am no expert on history or the experience of black Americans) to gloss over the inherent exclusion of black Americans from the 4th of July because, white Americans are the people in power, and therefore their needs and well-being are always put first by society. But the Fourth of July means so much more that cookouts and fireworks and celebrating America. It’s also about the history of America, and unfortunately, the point in history that the holiday celebrates is not that when all Americans were truly free.
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Fair enough, I did have good intentions but you do have a good point, I apologize if offended or insulted you in anyway, my intention was to spread awareness to other people about the issue who are unaware of, or push back against the fact the the holiday has it’s issues as of the fact that it did not free all American citizens. Still though I do see your point, it’s there anything specific and can change to make it less white savior-y? I also appreciate your input.