Fourth of July protests bring calls for Mumia`s freedom, commemorate Black ancestors
(World News USA)

As the Philly region kicks off a toned-down, socially distanced Fourth of July celebration, for some it`s a chance to take to the streets in a historic American city and protest the systemic racism that`s embedded in the founding of the United States. At noon, a protest was planned outside of the Municipal Services Building in Center City — the previous location of the controversial Frank Rizzo statue, which was removed one month ago after years of calls for its removal due to the former mayor`s history of bigotry. The protest — organized by MOVE — is focused on ending “police terror,” and calling for Philly Black activist Mumia Abu-Jamal`s freedom. July 3 marked the 38th anniversary of the...