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Primary Content Next week, well celebrate the nations independence, head to camp for the summer, explore the richness and diversity of Americas Latino community and more. Take a look at whats coming up! A Capitol Fourth - Sunday, July 4 at 8 PM & 9:30 PM The 41st edition of America’s Independence Day celebration features performances by top stars from pop, country, R&B, classical and Broadway, capped off with patriotic classics and a spectacular fireworks display over the iconic Washington, D...

Wild cards Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular (NBC, 8 p.m.): Expect musical performances from Black Pumas, Coldplay, OneRepublic, and Reba McEntire, among others, and prepare to be forcibly reminded of this 30 Rock bit. A Capitol Fourth (PBS, 8 p.m.): And here’s the PBS version of that, hosted by Vanessa Williams. Major League Baseball, “New York Yankees vs. New York Mets” (ESPN, 8 p.m.): And here’s ESPN’s version. The One And Only Dick Gregory (Showtime, 9 p.m.): Andre Gain...

Vanessa Williams to honor Juneteenth at July 4 festivities Williams will sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which has served as the Black National Anthem When Vanessa Williams hosts this year’s televised Capitol Fourth celebration, she will not only honor the nation’s traditional independence day, but also the country’s newly designated holiday — Juneteenth. Williams, who was the first Black woman to be crowned Miss America, will sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which has serve...

This doesnt sound like unity: Fury at PBSs woke and divisive decision to have Vanessa Williams sing the Black National Anthem at Capitol Fourth Celebration to mark Juneteenth being made a Federal holiday as well The singer and actress will perform the song Lift Every Voice and Sing while hosting PBSs 41st A Capitol Fourth annual celebration, which airs Sunday The song was first written as a poem in 1900 by NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson and has long held the nickname as the Black National An...

: Sunday, July 4, 2021, 11:38 AM IST Star-Spangled Banner vs Lift Every Voice and Sing: Heres why black national anthem is trending on Twitter Photo: Twitter/@kathyireland On the occasion of the independence day of the United States of America and Juneteenth, American actress and singer Vanessa Williams will perform the song “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which has become known as the “black national anthem,” at the annual A Capitol Fourth televised celebration. In a convers...

Reply Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Fairfax. (Shutterstock) FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — Coronavirus cases continue to drop across the country while the number of those who are fully vaccinated continues to rise, which means there is even more reason to celebrate this Independence Day. July 4 is almost here, so its time to find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you. We have all the firew...

Vanessa Williams, Cynthia Erivo, and Ali Stroker Tony nominee Vanessa Williams hosts this years A Capitol Fourth concert, airing July 4 on PBS at 8 PM ET (check local listings). Joining the Broadway alum are Tony winners Cynthia Erivo and Ali Stroker, Christopher Jackson, Laura Osnes, Auli’i Cravalho, Jennifer Nettles with the Broadway Inspirational Voices, the National Symphony Orchestra, and more. The televised concert special features pre-recorded performances by stage...

Courtesy PBS With fireworks and large gatherings cancelled over COVID-19 concerns, along with the racial strife in the streets, PBS’s annual  A Capitol Fourth celebration was a more somber affair last year. For Sunday night’s telecast, however, host  Vanessa Williams tells ABC Audio things feel different. “It definitely feels like the needle has moved forward,” Williams explains. “There has been so many people are healthy and businesses are open again, so there will be a refreshin...

July 03, 2021 08:07 Americans are preparing to travel in large numbers over the July Fourth weekend as many people seek to return to traditional holiday routines following more than a year of pandemic worries and restrictions. The travel group AAA forecasts that more than 47 million people will travel by car or plane this weekend in the United States. That represents a return to 2019 travel levels and is 40 percent higher than last year. Americans traditionally celebrate the Independence Da...

How to Watch ‘A Capitol Fourth’ With Jimmy Buffett & More Billboard 6 hrs ago Jimmy Buffett When Vanessa Williams hosts this year’s televised Capitol Fourth celebration, she will not only honor the nation’s traditional independence day, but also the country’s newly designated holiday: Juneteenth. Williams, who was the first Black woman to be crowned Miss America, will sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which has served as the Black National Anthem. “It’s in celebration of th...