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Black women built American democracy: There is no win without us

Black women built American democracy: There is no win without us

America cannot celebrate 250 years of democracy while dismantling the very voting rights of Black people, specifically Black women.

by GLYNDA C. CARR July 2, 2026July 4, 2026
Commemorating America’s first National Martyrs Day

Commemorating America’s first National Martyrs Day

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There’s more than just algae pools for America to celebrate on its 250th birthday

There’s more than just algae pools for America to celebrate on its 250th birthday

by Christina Greer, Ph.D. July 2, 2026July 4, 2026
The American founding story New York must still tell

The American founding story New York must still tell

by BRIAN MACCOLL July 2, 2026
An American semiquincentennial: Why this is the urgent moment

An American semiquincentennial: Why this is the urgent moment

by JAMES COUNTS EARLY July 2, 2026July 4, 2026
Why Black Stories Matter: It’s as simple as truth-telling

Why Black Stories Matter: It’s as simple as truth-telling

by LESLIE FIELDS-CRUZ July 2, 2026July 4, 2026
It is time to redraw the American Revolution

It is time to redraw the American Revolution

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America at 250: Time for white history month

America at 250: Time for white history month

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America, time to stop acting brand new — we’ve got unfinished business

America, time to stop acting brand new — we’ve got unfinished business

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A democracy in retreat: The deliberate dismantling of our civil rights

A democracy in retreat: The deliberate dismantling of our civil rights

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