There was a lot of consciousness about the event itself, and quite a bit of discussion about the meaning of the Fourth of July and the whole concept of "Independence" in light of how many people have historically lost their freedom so that some could call themselves "Free."
Another interesting discussion was the idea promulgated by the media, (at whose behest?)--that Black and Brown people are at war with each other. The lie to that supposed idea was obvious in the parking lot of Self-Help Graphics where people of all colors, (whites included), celebrated, if not their independence, their unity and solidarity in the face of common challenges--and enemies.
Full story: THE FARCE OF JULY AT SELF-HELP GRAPHICS by Anna Kunkin
The Farce of July at Self-Help Graphics