Miles to Go: Stories of Us at 250
Essays by 麻豆果冻传媒鈥檚 Us@250 fellows on how communities across the country face pride, reckoning, and aspiration at the 250th anniversary.
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The Us@250 Syllabus: A Guide to Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
America Turns 250, and Confidence in Democracy Is Shaky
Ted Johnson and M.J. Rymsza-Pawlowska discuss modern American patriotism, past anniversaries, and how this 250th an...
Episode 11: What Does It Mean to Be an American Patriot?
How have our shared visions of American ideals influenced the meaning of patriotism? How has this definition evolved over time?
Exploring Dandyism and Black Expression: A Roundtable Discussion
From classrooms to red carpets, our Met Gala roundtable dives into Black dandyism as history, resistance, and living curriculum.
A New Era for Captain America: Navigating Patriotism and Identity in a 鈥淏rave New World鈥
Marvel鈥檚 latest had a lucrative opening weekend. Ted Johnson and Joe Wilkes discuss its success in navigating today鈥檚 political landscape.
Uniting Local Voices for a Stronger America: Chicago鈥檚 Contribution to the Us@250 Movement
The Chicago Us@250 series reflects on 250 years of America, amplifying local voices to shape a more inclusive, equitable future together.
Impromptu: America, we love you. But it鈥檚 hard.
Ted Johnson moderates a discussion on the good and bad of America, and how to reconcile its shortcomings while pushing for a better future.
Today, Explained: Party in the USA?
Ted Johnson discusses America’s 250th birthday, navigating inclusivity and historical controversy with a focus on acknowledging progress.
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The Juneteenth Read-and-Watch List
Ted Johnson’s curated list chronicles America’s pursuit of justice and equality post the belated emancipation of enslaved Black people....