🍉 Cookout Season 🔥

As we gear up to celebrate our "freedom", here are practical pieces that reflect on the current state of America, and the current state of your grill. Happy Independence Day. - "I celebrate just like if I was still in Jamaica. People fought for this country." [4 immigrants and an ex-pat on the complexities of an American identity.]( - [What do you pledge allegiance to?]( - Classic tips on [how to throw a legendary summer cookout.]( 🍉 - Just in time for your July 4th party, [here's The FADER's guide to grilling.]( - [18 photographers showcasing the hidden corners all across America.]( - Authors Marc Lamont Hill and Mychal Denzel Smith on race in America - [how far we've come and the work we have left to do.]( - Taking a look at the importance, and [impact of music as a tool of resistance.]( - As we get ready to celebrate "Freedom," [here's what writing Beyoncé's "Freedom" was actually like.]( BACK ISSUE SALE Buy any back issue of The FADER and get 25% off when you use coupon code: JULY4TH [SHOP NOW]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Tumblr]( [Snapchat]( © 2016 The FADER | All rights reserved. [Unsubscribe]( | [Update Preferences](