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For roughly forty years, a concert titled “A Capitol Fourth” has been offered on the Capitol Grounds featuring the National Symphony Orchestra and assorted artists to celebrate Independence Day on July 4. This year, the concert will feature host Vanessa Williams, the first black woman to be named Miss America and later a Broadway and recording star, singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which is popularly known as the “Black National Anthem.” A Capitol Fourth was first televised in 1981 PBS station WETA,and has been televised by public broadcasting every year since. It is often the most widely-watched PBS show of the year. Williams told the Associated Press, “It’s in celebration of the wonderful opportunity that we now have to celebrate Juneteenth. So we are reflective of the times.” “Williams told the AP this week that she hopes the hymn will bring a sense of celebration following her performance at last year’s Independence Day show, where she sang ‘Not While I’m Around from the … [Read more...] about Host Of ‘A Capitol Fourth’ Celebration To Sing ‘Black National Anthem’ | The Daily Wire

July 05, 2022 - 15:58 BST Tracee Ellis Ross looked fabulous in a strapless bikini in an au-natural poolside photo that sparked reaction Tracee Ellis Ross was living her best life on Monday as she celebrated Independence Day. MORE: Tracee Ellis Ross turns up the wow factor with a brand new look The Black-ish star took to Instagram to let her followers know how she spent the day, and it's safe to say she made the most of every moment! The series of snapshots showed Tracee lounging by the pool dressed in a stylish green bikini. The summer-ready two-piece was teamed with a co-ordinating baseball cap. Loading the player... VIDEO: Tracee Ellis Ross shares glimpse inside stunning home "Girl, you keep living your best life," one fan remarked, while another wrote: "You look amazing." A third simply responded with a series of fire emojis. MORE: Tracee Ellis Ross stuns in crop top in stunning new photo SEE: … [Read more...] about Tracee Ellis Ross looks unreal in strapless bikini in au-natural poolside photos – sparks reaction

Live Updates Several shootings broke out across the country during July Fourth celebrations Monday. Seven people were killed and dozens other injured after a man fired into a crowd at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois. A suspect has been taken into custody . President Joe Biden said he was "shocked by the senseless gun violence" on Independence Day. In Minneapolis, five people watching fireworks in Boom Island Park were shot. Viral videos on social media showed crowds of people in Philadelphia running from a shooting during a firework display. Two security guards were wounded after they were shot near the Philadelphia Museum of Art. No suspect is in custody. These July Fourth shootings comes after Biden recently signed a major bipartisan gun reform legislation into law. Live updates for this event have ended. 1 hr ago 20:15 PM EDT Suspect Was Reportedly Asked to Leave Synagogue in April The suspect in the Highland … [Read more...] about Highland Park Shooting Updates: Suspect was reportedly asked to leave synagogue in April