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Remembrance and Origin Stories: Why Analyze the Black Patriotic Tradition
I have shared previously that I am currently climbing my metaphorical mountain to complete my doctorate. Yesterday, I submitted the draft of my dissertation proposal – a project I had been working on since June. As I am sure many of you have experienced,...
July 4th Can Still Be a Call to Action
Photo by Rakicevic Nenad on Pexels.com “Citizens by birth or choice, of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections the name of American, which belongs to you, in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of...
Patriotism in the 21st Century
What is affirmed or disaffirmed when we identify something as patriotic? How we conceptualize American patriotism today has been distorted by political extremes for political ends. Since January 6th it has become very clear that it is not knowledge that our society...