Nothing has one wrestle with what it means to be an American like significant time spent abroad.
Patriotism is, or should be, complex and nuanced. I lean into the ideals of our founding, without skipping over the facts of slavery’s role in the founding and strength of our nation. Stolen labor is a shaky foundation, for certain, and it will haunt us until a critical mass of White Americans do the work to reckon with it’s impact.
We will not look away- standing for a more perfect union, with room, and liberty, for one and all.
Thx for these words, Christyna. They are eloquent + insightful. As always. Thx for reading along.
Nothing has one wrestle with what it means to be an American like significant time spent abroad.
Patriotism is, or should be, complex and nuanced. I lean into the ideals of our founding, without skipping over the facts of slavery’s role in the founding and strength of our nation. Stolen labor is a shaky foundation, for certain, and it will haunt us until a critical mass of White Americans do the work to reckon with it’s impact.
We will not look away- standing for a more perfect union, with room, and liberty, for one and all.