#NPR criticizes Declaration of Independence

#NPR criticizes Declaration of Independence

“#NPR criticizes Declaration of Independence” NPR is facing a wave of backlash after criticizing the Declaration of Independence on the Fourth of July — saying the document has “flaws and deeply ingrained hypocrisies,” adding, in the context of current racial conversations in America, “the words in the document land differently.” The tax-payer funded outlet, which did not…

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#Internet erupts over Mark Zuckerberg’s 4th of July video

#Internet erupts over Mark Zuckerberg’s 4th of July video

“#Internet erupts over Mark Zuckerberg’s 4th of July video” Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Sunday shared a dramatic Fourth of July video of himself toting an American flag while riding an electric surfboard across a lake — once again lighting the internet up as the social media crowd chimed in. “Happy July 4th!” Zuckerberg, who’s…

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#’Black people still aren’t free’

#’Black people still aren’t free’

“#’Black people still aren’t free’” Far-left Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.), dismissed Independence Day Sunday as a holiday meant for white people before claiming: “This land is stolen land and Black people still aren’t free.” “When they say that the 4th of July is about American freedom, remember this: the freedom they’re referring to is for…

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#McConaughey says US ‘going through puberty’ on Fourth of July

#McConaughey says US ‘going through puberty’ on Fourth of July

“#McConaughey says US ‘going through puberty’ on Fourth of July” All right, all right, all … wait, what? Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey briefly channeled his signature character Wooderson from “Dazed and Confused” Sunday while delivering Independence Day wishes on social media, saying that America was “basically going through puberty” compared to other nations. “Happy Birthday,…

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#Jubilant spectators take in ‘beautiful’ NYC fireworks show

#Jubilant spectators take in ‘beautiful’ NYC fireworks show

“#Jubilant spectators take in ‘beautiful’ NYC fireworks show” Throngs of jubilant spectators placed the COVID-19 crisis in the rearview mirror Sunday night as they gathered along the East River for a mesmerizing July Fourth fireworks show. The dazzling, annual display marked a return to normalcy as spectators were able to enjoy the pyrotechnics devoid of…

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#PBS backlash over Vanessa Williams’ ‘black national anthem’

#PBS backlash over Vanessa Williams’ ‘black national anthem’

“#PBS backlash over Vanessa Williams’ ‘black national anthem’” PBS has sparked tense backlash with its decision to have Vanessa Williams perform the “black national anthem” during its July 4 coverage — with critics blasting the move as divisive and un-American. Williams’ performance on the station’s annual Capitol Fourth program Sunday evening is intended to celebrate…

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