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America's 250th: Truth or Madness | Wilmington News
As the U.S. marks 250 years since its founding, Professor Eddie Glaude Jr. challenges America to confront its painful past rather than cling to a false innocence, arguing that true progress demands honesty about slavery, inequality, and the gap between ideals and reality. While some see hope in collective resilience, others like Reverend Al Sharpton question the very legitimacy of celebrating independence when millions were enslaved. Amid heated debate, Glaude’s “blue-soaked” optimism endures — a belief that despite the nation’s ugliness, people still have the power to build something better…
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