What does the Fourth of July mean for black Americans?
Arielle Gray, a journalist from Boston, argues that the story of American independence is “historically inaccurate” – because slavery in America continued for another 89 years after 4 July 1776, known as Independence Day.
“We have to stop celebrating myths. Fourth of July – Independence Day – is a myth,” adds Quintez Brown.
Quintez, Arielle and Tre Vayne say the story taught to them in school was misleading.
They all believe that Juneteenth – which celebrates the official end of slavery in America, on 19 June 1865 – is a more appropriate holiday for black Americans to celebrate.
Video journalist: Matt Wareham
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