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