About this episode

This episode explores the significance of race in the founding of the United States and how the promises of equality remain unfulfilled.

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal." All Americans are familiar with these famous words at the beginning of the Declaration of Independence. However, far fewer people are familiar with the words at the end of the Declaration, and their significance in solidifying the role of race in the founding of our nation. In this episode, we dive into history and probe how America’s promise remains unfulfilled for so many today. The 250th anniversary of the Declarati...

Topics covered

• race
• history
• founding of America
• equality
• unfulfilled promises

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