US flag taken down in Boston as city celebrates Somalia

Boston Somali Flag Raising Draws Criticism After Candidate Says City Told Him To Remove American Flag

Dedham Republican Rob Burke says Boston city workers told him to remove an American flag during a Somali flag-raising ceremony at City Hall Plaza.

‘This is America’: Somali flag-raising city hall post causes explosive backlash

A red-state capital city has sparked outrage after a now-deleted post about raising a Somali flag at its city hall. The city of Columbus, Ohio, has faced significant backlash and scrutiny on social media after a post celebrating the raising of the Somali flag. The post has now been deleted, but was posted by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department.

Upside-down American flag flies at Minnesota Somali Independence Day celebration

An upside-down American flag isn’t a sight most Americans expect to see over the Fourth of July weekend. Yet that’s exactly what happened at a Somali Independence Day celebration in St. Cloud on July 3, where an upside-down American flag flew alongside the Somali flag, drawing condemnation online and a blistering rebuke from a city []...Click to read more

Another US City Is Raising the Somali Flag Ahead of America's 250th Birthday

Another US City Is Raising the Somali Flag Ahead of America's 250th Birthday

‘A History Too Often Ignored’: Black America 250th gathering marks July 4th at historic NYC slave trade site

Celebrating July 4th is complicated for Black Americans, especially as the nation’s 250th arrives under a controversial presidency. The post ‘A History Too Often Ignored’: Black America 250th gathering marks July 4th at historic NYC slave trade site appeared first on New York Amsterdam News.

Photos: Boston kicks off Fourth of July celebration

Starting with a parade and a reading of the Declaration of Independence, the city honors the country's 250th birthday. The post Photos: Boston kicks off Fourth of July celebration appeared first on Boston.com.

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On America’s 250th, Red State’s Capital City Flies Somali Flag

As America heads into the Fourth of July weekend marking America’s 250th birthday, the city hall of Columbus, Ohio is celebrating differently–by hoisting the flag of Somalia.

‘Disgusting’: Alien flag flown in honor of ‘independence’ creates hailstorm of reaction * WorldNetDaily * by Bob Unruh

Source link The flag of the Puntland state of Somalia A social media post claiming that the Somali flag was being raised over the Columbus, Ohio, city hall in honor

Americans Celebrate 250th U.S. Independence Within The Bahamas

NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS - It's July 4th, American Independence Da and this year, thousands of Americans are choosing to celebrate away from home.

What Makes America Great Was on Display in D.C. — Just Not at Trump’s Celebration

The president's Fourth of July festivities were a mess

Alabaster Audacity: White Supremacists & Confederate Flags Swarm D.C. For 250th Independence Day, Trump Supporters Shelter In NMAAHC

Members of the white supremacist group Patriot Front marched through downtown Washington carrying American and Confederate flags. According to TMZ’s “White Supremacists March in Washington D.C.” report, they gathered outside a public transit station before marching during the nation’s 250th Independence Day celebration. The group, estimated to include about 400 members, wore matching blue shirts, []

White Nationalists March in Washington Amid 250th Anniversary Celebrations

A large group of masked men wearing the markings of a well-known white nationalist group marched with flags and chanted “reclaim America!” in Washington on Saturday morning, as the capital city prepared for the main events celebrating the United States’ 250th birthday. The march, through neighborhoods around the U.S. Capitol, was brief, though bystanders posted []

What to know about the July Fourth celebrations in DC

On July 4th, millions of Americans are expected to descend upon Washington, D.C., to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in the nation’s capital. Between record-setting parades, military flyovers, and fireworks on the National Mall, the district will be buzzing on Independence Day. But the many celebrations also come []

Hundreds of masked racist extremists march in D.C. as Trump’s Freedom 250 celebration unfolds

A large group of masked members of the white supremacist group Patriot Front marched through Washington, D.C., on July Fourth, carrying Confederate flags and upside-down American flags as President Donald Trump’s Freedom 250 celebration of America’s 250th birthday unfolded in the nation’s capital.

Upside-down American flag at Minnesota Somali celebration sparks community chaos: 'Unfathomable'

Video shows an American flag flying upside down at a Somali Independence Day event in St. Cloud, Minn., sparking outrage and skepticism.

Once A Resident Alien, Now An American

On the 250th birthday of the country I call home, I feel thankful to be alive. I arrived here on January 14, 1985, as a young woman of 23. I [] The post Once A Resident Alien, Now An American appeared first on URL Media.

From Times Square to Brooklyn, Mexico fans turned NYC into a party for El Tri match with South Korea

On Thursday, Times Square and other New York City sites were a sea of red, white and green as Mexico fans gathered for El Tri's knockout match against South Korea. The post From Times Square to Brooklyn, Mexico fans turned NYC into a party for El Tri match with South Korea appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Confederate flag removed from booth at 'Great American State Fair'

An image of a Confederate flag was removed after appearing in the North Carolina pavilion of the "Great American State Fair." CNN's Gabe Cohen reports.

Masked group marches through Washington DC, chanting "Reclaim America"

A masked group marched through Washington DC during US Independence Day celebrations on July 4, carrying Confederate flags and flags associated with the white supremacist group Patriot Front while chanting, "Reclaim America"

City Officials Raise Somali Flag After Cancelling Independence Day Fireworks

A city in New York appears to be celebrating America's 250th birthday differently.

Khaki-Wearing White Supremacists Crash Trump’s July 4 Party

Finn Gomez / Getty ImagesHundreds of masked members of the white nationalist group Patriot Front marched through Washington, D.C., on Saturday. The group was seen waving Confederate flags and chanting anti-immigrant slogans as President Donald Trump’s Freedom 250 celebration unfolded nearby. Videos circulating on social media showed the group moving in formation through areas near Union Station, Capitol Hill, and the Eastern Market neighborhood. Dressed in Patriot Front’s signature uniform of navy shirts, khaki pants, tan baseball caps, and white face coverings, the marchers carried American flags, Confederate battle flags, and banners while chanting “Reclaim America.”Read more at The Daily Beast.

150 people from 50 countries become US citizens at Mount Vernon on America’s 250th birthday

MOUNT VERNON, Va. (AP) — The people who were about to become United States citizens sat in folding chairs on George Washington’s lawn at Mount Vernon on Saturday, 250 years after the Declaration of Independence. The sun beat down and the well-dressed crowd was a flutter of paddle fans stamped with American flags. Their families [] The post 150 people from 50 countries become US citizens at Mount Vernon on America’s 250th birthday appeared first on Loonie Politics.

White supremacist march in DC just 'messy' democracy, official says

As Americans celebrated the nation's 250th birthday in Washington, DC, on Saturday, hundreds of members of the white supremacist Patriot Front movement marched, wearing masks and carrying Confederate flags.

Fourth of July Escapes: 6 Celebrations Away From DC Crowds

Hoping to get out of Washington for the Fourth of July? These charming towns and historical sites are hosting celebrations with parades, reenactments, and firework displays — plus none of the DC crowds and closures. Williamsburg Distance from DC: 151 miles The holiday happenings in Colonial Williamsburg are all about history. Programming includes military drills, [] The post Fourth of July Escapes: 6 Celebrations Away From DC Crowds first appeared on Washingtonian.

LIVE: Tall ships gather in New York ahead of Sail4th 250

Live from New York as tall ships anchor ahead of the Sail4th 250 celebration marking America's birthday. #newyork #tallships #america250 #usa #live

More Amazing Flyovers in DC - With Bonus Media Meltdown

More Amazing Flyovers in DC - With Bonus Media Meltdown

On This Special July 4, Celebrate With America's Diverse, Inspiring World Cup Team

Americans seeking inspiration during this anniversary of our independence should turn away from the nation’s capital, where Donald Trump’s narcissistic holiday antics offer nothing but national embarrassment (and perhaps a few laughs). Look instead to the World Cup, where the performance of the US Men’s National Team is renewing the patriotic pride and national solidarity of a free people – led by players whose diverse citizenship rebukes the current regime's xenophobia and bigotry.

‘White supremacy’ flag flown during event at King Charles’ estate

The event took place at the King's residence in Norfolk.

Was Confederate symbol ever part of NC's flag? How it came to 'State Fair' booth

When images of North Carolina’s booth at the Great American State Fair first surfaced last week, a Confederate battle flag displayed on multiple monitors became the latest controversy to hit the Washington, D.C., exhibit — raising questions ...

America marks its 250th birthday with heat, hot dogs and early fireworks thanks to storms

Americans celebrated across the country Saturday despite the disruptions

Mattos-Masei 5786: The Theory of Everything

GOOD MORNING! Last month, following the New York Knicks’ first NBA Championship victory in 53 years, New York City held a massive parade along the “Canyon of Heroes.” To celebrate the occasion, the NYC Department of Sanitation installed limited-edition, custom-painted, blue-and-orange Knicks-themed trash cans across Manhattan. Durring the celebrations, a woman – later identified as [] The post Mattos-Masei 5786: The Theory of Everything appeared first on Aish.com.

Prince William joins Travis Kelce on New Heights podcast ahead of footballer's wedding to Taylor Swift

It comes as New York is abuzz ahead of the popstar’s rumoured Madison Square Garden ceremony

America 250 nationwide block parties on July 4th, no Trump speeches....just music and fun. Boston and Philadelphia join previously announced America's Block Party celebrations in New York, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Fort Campbell and Charleston [Cool]

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'Great American State Fair' kicks off US 250th anniversary celebrations

The Great American State Fair kicked off in Washington, D.C., in a “World Fair-style celebration of America’s 250th birthday” on the 4th of July, organizers said. Gavino Garay takes a first look, where fairgoers donned red, white and blue, and religion and Trump were prominent themes throughout — a closeness that had some opening acts cancel their gigs over what they said was partisanship. #greatamericanstatefair #freedom250 #fair #july4th #fourthofjuly