Reflections of a Black American Experiencing July 4th in the U.K.

Freedom from celebrating American white supremacy

Photo by Judeus Samson on Unsplash

I’m an African American currently living in Nottingham, England.

This is my 58th July 4th experience. While I experienced two July 4ths abroad while serving in the U.S. Army, this is my first July 4th experience outside the U.S. when I have felt…