Independence Day: A piece of Eurocentric mythology
I want to wish a Happy Independence Day to all. I’m sure many of you will fire up the grills, down a few beers, and set off some fireworks in celebration. I will fire up my grill as well, but it won’t be in celebration of Independence Day: it will be in recognition of the centuries of lies erected by the Founding Fathers. I consider the Fourth of July celebration as a piece of Eurocentric mythology. It reminds me not of American independence-it reminds me of the hypocrisy we continue to live by because African Americans weren’t included. It represents how we’ve been thoroughly brainwashed in public schools and institutions of higher learning. America, particularly African Americans, have been hypnotized to buy into a collection of historical lies. Lets’ examine. Back in the 1770’s the American forefathers grew weary of British rule. Americans were tired of being taxed by the British without proper representation. The forefathers said they’ll lay down their lives to fight for their righ...