U.S (HIP HOP CAUCUS) : what is the 4th OF JULY to the BLACK AMERICANS ?

 

 

 

2023 July 03

Friend,    Every year when Independence Day rolls around, we have to ask ourselves : what is the 4th of July to the Hip Hop community ? We know that on July 4, 1776, Black Americans were not free. Instead of celebrating “freedom” tomorrow, we’re gathering to fellowship and plan the next phase in our liberation. The fact is that the systems that kept Black Americans oppressed are still alive and well. Our country is still grappling with the enduring legacy of slavery from glaring health disparities to the wealth gap between Black and white communities. Don’t believe us ? Just look at the recent Supreme Court decisions handed down—one that strikes down affirmative action, and another that blocks President Biden’s debt relief plan keeping millions of Black borrowers saddled with unpayable student loans. We cannot celebrate while these glaring inequalities remain.   Hip Hop Caucus strongly believes that in order to see true freedom and racial justice in this nation, oppressors need to right the wrongs of their ancestors. The Reparations Now Resolution is a crucial piece of legislation that recognizes the federal government's responsibility to provide reparations for the enslavement of Africans and the ongoing harm inflicted upon millions of Black people. This 4th of July, we’re working to mobilize support for the legislation and move the needle closer toward justice. Before the fireworks start, will you take a minute to send a letter to your member of Congress urging them to take action on the Reparations Now Resolution? SIGN NOW For Future Generations,    Rev Yearwood President & CEO Hip Hop Caucus. D O N A T E