Exploring the upcoming 250th birthday of America, the chapter delves into commemorating the country's history by including the stories of marginalized individuals like women, black people, and immigrants. It discusses the launch of a pro-American lesson plan, critiques of critical race theory, and reflections on celebrating American history amidst its flaws.
How do you talk about colonialism and slavery at a birthday party? New York City is trying to tackle that question this year as it turns 400, and the US will soon have to do the same for its 250th.
This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Haleema Shah, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noam Hassenfeld.
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