Do you celebrate the Fourth of July? Why or why not?
Letitia Newman, Washington, D.C.
My family, we celebrate the [Fourth of July], we normally have a big cookout every year. We’re just using this day to get together and light fireworks, because our Independence Day is Juneteenth.
Lisa Fletcher, Washington, D.C.
I don’t like [the Fourth of July]. The fireworks, the trash, I just don’t like it and I wish D.C. would stop letting them bring fireworks in the city, because we don’t need them… I celebrate [Fourth of July] because of the kids, but I don’t like it… I don’t buy [fireworks] either. I’d rather watch them on TV.
Marqui Dudger, Washington, D.C.
I celebrate the Fourth of July because it brings people together. I don’t get caught up in the analytics or politics of it all, I just like the fact that it brings our people together, whether it’s for the fireworks or just for the food, that’s why I celebrate the Fourth of July.
Terrance Clark, Washington, D.C.
I celebrate the Fourth of July because I like to watch the fireworks. I do fireworks sometimes, but I like watching them. It’s cool!
Compiled by Sarafina Wright