| Source | Chicago Defender |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Dec. 29, 2025, 8:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Dec. 29, 2025, 8:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://chicagodefender.com/get-ready-to-honor-americas-birthday-by-fighting-for-freedom-again/ |
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**_By Ben Jealous_**
America has a big birthday this year.
Here’s a hint: The celebration will not feel much like the last big one in 1976.
I still believe our nation’s best days are ahead. But our history—and our
headlines—suggest we are facing a familiar test. Another fraught fight for
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