Happy Independence Day!
Enjoy these pics from Sebastopol's 3rd of July celebration
Photography by Mark Fernquest
For the first time, Sebastopol’s 3rd of July celebration was held at the Community Culture Center on Morris Street, but the same quirky, patriotic spirit prevailed.
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Thank you for the photos. They completely capture the joy found when we come together in community.
Sebastopol citizens shown in the photos are all smiling and seemingly content.
But the nation in which we live and now celebrate has too many citizens perpetuating racism. And those people now rule our nation.
An essay by statesperson Frederick Douglas from 1852 is worth a read for perspective.
https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/nations-story-what-slave-fourth-july