The Preamble

The Preamble

Loving a Country That Lets You Down

Black Americans have held anger and love of country at the same time

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Natasha S. Alford
Jun 04, 2026
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Princeton professor Eddie S. Glaude Jr. is counting down the days to America’s 250th anniversary in a solemn fashion. His newest book, America, U.S.A.: How Race Shadows the Nation’s Anniversaries, challenges the public to see the nation’s upcoming celebration as a reminder of harmful patterns and broken promises, and a call to seek better.

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Award-winning journalist. Media executive. Author of "American Negra." I write and speak about history, culture, politics, purpose, and the world we’re building for the next generation.
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