"Sharpton stated, 'They're going to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the country July 4th, but that's not our celebration. We were slaves then, and they celebrate signing the Declaration of Independence 1776.'"
"'It seems crazy for me to have on the birthday hat at your birthday party. That ain't my party,' Sharpton expressed, emphasizing the disconnect between the celebrations and Black history."
"'We may need to do our own rally in Philly or somewhere that day because that's not our background,' Sharpton proposed, advocating for a separate acknowledgment of Black history."
"'When people started saying to me, saying to us, thank you for your service, what they're really saying is, thank you for standing up for the Constitution, for the free press,' Capehart reflected on the media's role post-Trump's election."
Al Sharpton condemned President Trump's planned celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the United States, asserting they do not include Black Americans. He emphasized that the celebrations, including UFC events at the White House, are inappropriate given the historical context of slavery. Sharpton suggested organizing a separate rally in Philadelphia to honor Black history. Additionally, Jonathan Capehart remarked on the shift in media perception since Trump's election, highlighting the importance of the press in upholding constitutional values and informing the public.
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