Fourth Of July

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Let's celebrate our nation's independence while remembering its oppressed

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More than 60 shot in Chicago over Fourth of July weekend

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Chris Brown donates 1,000 sneakers to kids in Compton

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12 killed, at least 74 wounded in violent Chicago holiday weekend

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Obamas thank troops during White House barbecue

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African-American historical figures' quotes on patriotism (SLIDESHOW)

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Frederick Douglass helps us put July 4 in perspective

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Fourth of July: African-Americans are more dependent on government

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Fourth of July: What kind of freedom is this?

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Chef Dawn Tyson shares tips, recipes for July 4th cookouts

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2012 Essence Fest crowd down 2 percent to 413,000

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With July 4 over, Philly turns attention to Jay-Z

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Allen West heckled: 'You oughta be ashamed of yourself'

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Chris Rock July 4th controversy: Historic tweets that could have been

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Chris Rock under fire for 'white people's day' July 4th tweet

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Obama thanks military at July 4th celebration

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TheGrio's essential cookout playlist (SLIDESHOW)

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Brad Paisley to join Obamas in saluting military

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Slideshow: Obama celebrates July 4th at White House barbecue

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