We're asking all immigrants — what does the 4th of July mean to you?

By Elena Burnett

Published June 27, 2022 at 3:21 PM EDT

What meaning does Independence Day hold for those of you who immigrated to the U.S.?

This Fourth of July, we want to hear from those who immigrated to the United States about what the day means to you.

How do you celebrate? Did America live up to the promise it held when you moved here?

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