Fourth of July

Photo of a sparkler in front of an American flag

Creating the New “Days of Awe”: Looking Toward a Season of Critical Patriotism between Juneteenth and Independence Day

Robert P. Jones

July 2, 2024

To our whites-only Southern Baptist congregation, the Fourth of July was our holiday, proudly celebrating our rightful inheritance of the American promised land. But what, to the white American, is the 19th of June?

Civil Rights & Voting Rights

Practicing Democracy

Jacob Kraus-Preminger

June 28, 2022

As we reflect on the United States' Independence Day, I am mindful that democracy also takes commitment and practice. Democracy takes practice because it still is not accessible to all.

Independence Day and Canada Day

Immigrant Rights Although Independence Day or Canada Day might seem to be a strange time of year to welcome immigrants into our community, the aspects of freedom and patriotism that pervade Independence Day makes this a wonderful time to begin thinking about immigrant rights. Judaism addresses the rights of strangers

Fourth of July

Fourth of July

Creating the New “Days of Awe”: Looking Toward a Season of Critical Patriotism between Juneteenth and Independence Day

Practicing Democracy

Independence Day and Canada Day

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