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Our History Now Podcast
Black History is and has been suppressed in our society either by editing the facts or outright omission to create a false narrative. But that doesn’t mean we have to accept their version of reality. Please visit our website www.ourhistorynow.com.
Our History Now Podcast
The American Calendar Is A Battlefield
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As the United States celebrated its 250th anniversary, there was a burgeoning national effort to reconcile the country’s founding ideals of liberty with the historical and legal realities of its Black population. We focus on the overlooked military contributions of Black patriots during the Revolutionary War, the restrictive legal architecture that defined "freedom" for Black people in 1776, and the enduring significance of Frederick Douglass’s critique of American hypocrisy. Also examining the historical significance of reclaimed holidays—such as July 5th and Juneteenth—and the role of political and religious institutions in institutionalizing Black history. While there has been “some” modern progress in education and entrepreneurship, persistent challenges in the justice system and voting rights suggest that the struggle for equitable citizenship remains a central theme in the American narrative.
Sources:
https://newsone.com/6865083/frederick-douglass-said-this-fourth-of-july-is-yours-not-mine/
https://defendernetwork.com/news/national/july-5th-other-lost-black-holidays-deserve-observance/
https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/06/the-baptist-who-made-juneteenth-a-holiday/
https://www.levelman.com/what-freedom-for-black-people-was-like-in-1776/