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I am feeling upset and disappointed at the lack of effort from organizations to tell the complete story of our history. It's crucial to remember who and how our histories are remembered. I've noticed that many organizations, including the National Park Service, are commemorating Frederick Douglass's famous 4th of July speech. While it's one of my favorites, I find it disrespectful to do so on the 4th of July. In reality, Douglass intentionally delivered the speech on July 5, 1852, in New York. The state had abolished slavery in 1827, and abolitionists celebrated July 5 as an important date, referring to July 4th as a "white people's celebration" in recognition of this fact. Therefore, Douglass chose to deliver his speech on July 5th. Complete and accurate historical context is incredibly important. I hope that organizations like the NPS and others will include this significant detail. Let's focus on presenting the full story, rather than condensing it to fit a particular narrative. American history is far from simple and neat; it is complex and multifaceted. #HistoryMatters #ContextMatters #FullStoryMatters #July5 #APAfricanAmericanStudies