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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Your white savior complex is showing; I think black people are allowed to be offended on their own behalf.
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.
I just think you’re a douchebag. Black people are of course allowed to be offended on their own behalf, but @princess_arson isn’t telling them how to feel. White people are supposed to use their privilege to elevate other issues, not be silent on everything that doesn’t concern them. Silence has gotten us where we are today. Maybe take white savior out of your vocabulary before you know how to use it.
very true 