Today in News History
On June 28, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1776, American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Sullivan's Island ends with the American victory, leading to the commemoration of Carolina Day. In 1836, James Madison, American academic and politician, 4th President of the United States (born 1751) passed away. In 1870, The US Congress establishes the first federal holidays (New Year Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, and Christmas). In 1894, Labor Day becomes an official US holiday. In 1934, Bette Greene, American journalist and author (died 2020) was born. In 1942, World War II: Nazi Germany starts its strategic summer offensive against the Soviet Union, codenamed Case Blue. In 1964, Malcolm X forms the Organization of Afro-American Unity. In 1969, Stonewall riots begin in New York City, marking the start of the Gay Rights Movement. In 1981, Terry Fox, Canadian runner and activist (born 1958) passed away. In 2010, Robert Byrd, American lawyer and politician (born 1917) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Joy Reid goes on divisive July 4 rant, claims Black Americans do not celebrate
Sky News host James Morrow reacts to Joy Reid’s explosive comments about the July 4 celebrations in the United States. “This is our friend Joy Reid, I think she’s one of those people whose named ironically Joy … because there’s often not a lot of joy about her,” Mr Morrow said. “This is the worst sort of divisive, revisionist history, I mean, on the right, we are always told, you’re dividing people. “They are literally saying, people who are this colour, you’re allowed to celebrate this, but you know, on the other hand, if you’re that colour, you’ve got a separate independence day.”
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