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Happy Black Independence Day!

Posted on June 19, 2019 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States, a day more important to descendants of Africans than the Fourth of July.Β  (Read Frederick Douglass’ classic speech, β€œWhat is the Fourth of July to … Continue reading →

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On this day in American history, August 11, 2017 — White Nationalists Rally in Charlottesville, Virginia

Posted on August 11, 2018 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

On the evening of Friday, August 11, 2017, an assembly of more than 200 members of white supremacist, alt-right, neo-Nazi, and pro-Confederate groups from throughout the country converged on the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia, for a torch-lit march … Continue reading →

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