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I believe that most African Americans don't really 'celebrate' Independence Day as much as they enjoy the festivities that society at large sanctions for that day - since they typically get the day off work, anyway. My family has chosen to recognize and celebrate Juneteenth (June 19) as a day of independence in the black community. I have a young daughter, preschool age, and she will undoubtedly receive enough information about the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson and the Fourth of July to form her own opinions about it. Therefore, I know that as a parent it is my responsibility to provide her with the education and resources to understand and celerate her own heritage.

In order to be an actual celebration, I think an event, holiday, etc has to be meaningful to the parties involved. It's sort of like going to a wedding for someone you don't know, or don't know well, versus going for a close friend or relative. That is when you feel it. That is why I celebrate Juneteenth.

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Name : Y., Gender : F, Race : Black/African American, Age : 30, City : richmond, State : VA Country : United States, Occupation : telecom, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

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