July 4 Coverage, ADVISORY

The AP plans the following coverage for the July 4 holiday. Note that all times are Eastern. Find the latest coverage plans in AP Newsroom's Coverage Plan.

FRIDAY:

TRUMP-RUSHMORE: President Donald Trump is expected to speak to a crowd of several thousand at Mount Rushmore on Friday before fireworks are set off above the famed memorial. Several groups led by Native American activists are planning protests. By Stephen Groves. Developing from 9 p.m. event. AP Photos, AP Video.

VIRUS OUTBREAK: Memorial Day festivities contributed to the spread of coronavirus, with some people ignoring social distancing and not wearaing masks. The Independence Day holiday could do the same, with COVID surging in many states. UPCOMING: 900 words, photos, by 10 a.m.

SATURDAY:

JULY 4: Spot coverage of Washington, D.C. fireworks show with national roundup of celebrations. UPCOMING from evening events.

NATION ON EDGE: Independence Day 2020 arrives with the United States divided, on edge and -- in many ways -- bewildered. A measure of the nation at 2020′s halfway point. By National Writer Ted Anthony. UPCOMING: 1,200 words, photos, by 11 a.m.

RACIAL INJUSTICE-A FAMILY STORY: A family story about an uncle, World War II military service -- and a different definition of. how to celebrate Independence Day. By Russell Contreras. UPCOMING: 1,100 words, photos, by 1 p.m.

SUNDAY:

JULY 4-BLACK AMERICANS: A photo essay exploring how Black Americans celebrate the Independence Day holiday. By David Goldman. UPCOMING: 400 words, photos, by 11 a.m.

BLACK NATIONAL ANTHEM: “Lift Every Voice and Sing” was created more than a century ago. But the hymn dubbed as the Black national anthem has resurrected as a beacon of hope for all races during recent nationwide protests. Countless rallies were held across in the United States in recent weeks with arm-locked protesters reciting the song’s lyrics while marching against police brutality of unarmed Black people. By Jonathan Landrum Jr. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos, by 11 a.m.