(The Root) — Almost everybody knows at least one militant black person who is anti-Independence Day and makes it very difficult for you to enjoy your plate of barbecue in peace. There's no scarcity of such folks on Twitter; every year I brace myself for all the "I'M NOT CELEBRATING AMERIKKKA'S INDEPENENCE DAY FOR MY PEOPLE ARE NOT TRULY FREE" tweets, and they always come.
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But there are still black folks out there who are down for waving Old Glory around, or are at least willing to put aside their politics long enough to enjoy a rib or two. Celebrating or not, Twitter is buzzing about the 4th — it's been a top hashtag on The Chatterati all day. Here's what folks are saying.
Idk about yall but clearly my ancestors were still in bondage so i dont but so much celebrate… http://t.co/sNOy8dCTvl
— LALA (@MindOnMyMula_) July 4, 2013
Tracy Clayton is a writer, humorist and blogger from Louisville, Ky.
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