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Thoughts about the Fourth of July from Black/African-American and Native American perspectives and why it's important to teach students about two phrases in the Declaration of Independence that refer to them "Whose independence? Why some Native Hawaiians don’t celebrate on July 4" - The Christian Science Monitor WHY WE WROTE THIS What does American liberty mean? It depends on whom you ask. While Independence Day is a joyful celebration for many Americans, for some Native Hawaiians, it is a painful reminder of the loss of sovereignty. This July Fourth, Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu won’t be Whether because of crowds, politics or a loss of patriotism, some Americans are conflicted about celebrating the Fourth of July. Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States which commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America. The Founding Father delegates of the Second Continental Congress declared that the Thirteen Colonies were no longer subject (and Indian superintendents and agents justified allowing reservations to conduct ceremonies on the 4th as a way for Indians to learn patriotism to the United States and And I won’t challenge the right of Americans to celebrate their freedom. However, I don’t see how one single part of this 4th of July holiday has anything to do with me or my ancestors. The Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776, contains a deeply offensive reference to Native Americans. It refers to us as "merciless Indian savages," a derogatory term that dehumanizes us and justifies violence against us. This line appears near the end of the Declaration, listing grievances against King George III. John Adams believed that July 2nd was the correct date on which to celebrate the birth of American independence, and would reportedly turn down invitations to appear at July 4th events in protest Some American Indians do not celebrate the 4th of July because of the negative consequences to Indian people throughout history, while others simply get together with family and have cookouts, like many non-Native American citizens. For 50 years, Indian spiritual ceremonies were held in secret or ceased to exist. In response to this policy of cultural and religious suppression, some tribes saw in the 4th of July and the That history is why a disproportionate number of American Indian tribal gatherings take place on or near the 4th of July and are often the social highlights of the year. Over time these cultural ceremonies became tribal homecomings. American Indian veterans in particular were welcomed home as modern-day warriors. The National Museum of American Indian asks do American Indians celebrate the 4th of July and let their readers tell their stories about the day. This Fourth of July, Americans are grappling with a global pandemic and an intense period of political and social unrest, driven by calls to reform policing and address systemic racism that dates On the Fourth of July, some Americans have celebrated their freedom of choice by choosing to not celebrate at all. Some Native Americans do not celebrate the Fourth of July because of the negative consequences to indigenous people throughout history, while others simply get together with family and have cookouts, like many non-Native American citizens. The Native American protest at Mount Rushmore on July 4, 1971, was a significant event in the history of Indigenous activism in the United States. This protest occurred on a day when many Americans celebrated Independence Day, a time that symbolizes freedom and liberty for the nation. In response to this longstanding cultural repression, many Indigenous groups have seen the 4th of July as a day to continue their important ceremonies, and celebrate their own culture, which in earlier years, had been forbidden. Last week, we asked Native News Online social media followers how they celebrate the Fourth of July as Native Americans. The responses were diverse, reflecting a wide range of traditions, reflections, and celebrations. From honoring ancestral resilience to participating in community events, Indian Country has a unique perspective on this national holiday. That line, and America's subsequent history with Native Americans, goes a long way toward explaining why the holiday largely does not resonate with the United States' roughly 5.2 million Why some Native Hawaiians don’t celebrate on July 4. Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu poses at the ʻIolani Palace, the cultural heart of Honolulu. 'I feel a sense of duty and obligation to Hawaii
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