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The Paradox of Black Patriotism in America
By Bryon L. Garner, PhD An American soldier at attention. Composite with the American flag. November 5th, 2024, was a call for a reckoning. The time for honest conversations is upon us.My exploration of patriotism in America began with my military experiences and...
Afrofuturism and Patriotism
We have about 336 million people in this country today. Of those, 18.5 million are veterans. That’s about 5.5 percent of the population. Of the 47 million people who identify as Black, 2.2 million are veterans. That’s about 4.7 percent of the Black population. ...
It’s Time to Talk about Patriotism and Race
I am writing a book that will discuss the experiences of Black veterans with patriotism, race, and veteran identity. This is an important discussion as we consider that there are approximately 2.2 million Black veterans in America today. My book expands on my research...
