Independence Day is one of those holidays that often feels awkward to people of color. Even if you love your life and country you can’t overlook all of the injustice and basic fact that you weren’t included in the Declaration of Independence.

Here’s What I Celebrate on Independence Day: Self Determination, Free Will, Personal Freedom, Independence from Direct Tyranny, Love of my Family, the Luxury of Time to Reflect, the Future, the POWER of being the Daughter of Brilliant Immigrants and being a first generation American.

Love you!