Preview Summary – It takes going back in years to understand current times when we find ourselves dealing with the fog of war and to see through the issues that come at us like named political storms. Our current times call for a process for how we educate and captivate the minds of young and …
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Hometown Reset After Independence Day: With the Last Fireworks Show Done, How Do We See Ourselves in America’s Next Chapter?
Preview Summary – Here we are in 2026, America having just celebrated its 250th birthday, and the last fireworks show now done, how do we see ourselves in the next chapter? In 1774, what started out as skirmishes ended up becoming a preview of a ‘new America’. It was defined by local leaders and community …
Independence Day, 249th Anniversary and Counting! The Big Reveal on What We’ve Learned About America from the Old Days to Present Times
Preview Summary – America’s national anthem isn’t just a patriotic melody, while Independence Day isn’t just about parades, cookouts and music festivals. When the anthem reaches its crescendo or the nation rises to the occasion, there’s a shift in consciousness that happens in lyrics and legacy. For the 65% of Americans who feel exhausted when …
The New Social Puzzle in America: How an Updated Version of the Lost Cause Wants to Take Us from Jim Crow to Joe Tribe
The summer season is here with lots of ways to get out and enjoy the outdoors. For many, it’s a time for beach life, family reunions, group conventions and vacation travel. With the happenings on the beach or the block, there’re events that bring us together around good times, good life or social impact. Meantime, …
Moving Towards Our Civic Destiny: 4 Ways to Take Action on the Block or Make a Difference in Your Hometown
Is this a good time for some holiday trivia as we move into the festive season? First question, after Halloween comes…Thanksgiving or Christmas? Well, the answer might depend on where you shop. Back in the day there was a sense that Christmas could wait until after Thanksgiving. These days, holiday decorations are on display long …
