While July 4th may be defined as America's Birthday — did you know that The 5th of July is very historically significant too — from a Black Perspective! Linked to gradual emancipation laws starting in the late 1700's and was regarded as “Black Independence Day” for many communities well into the 19th and early 20th Centuries…America was multicultural multiethnic, multiracial and yes mulit-gendered right out the gate — which means that thousands of Black, Brown and all kindsa Colored people — incl. Women too! fought for America's freedom even though the face of the Revolutionary War soldier in most people's minds is that of a white man..