African American History July 4 For more info, please visit www.aaregistry.org. 1776-07-04 Declaration of Independence adopted . . . On this date in 1776, the  Declaration of Independence  was adopted.  http://www.aaregistry.org/historic_events/view/declaration-independence-adopted 1812    A special spiritual voice, John Jasper. John Jasper, a black preacher, philosopher , and orator, was born on this date