As America Turns 250, Whose Stories Do We Celebrate?

By: Carlota de Almeida

Outlets: NH Center for Justice & Equity

Published: July 18, 2026

Words: 1,816

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago


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This year marked the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Fireworks have come and gone as many across the United States celebrated July 4th, but a question remains: Whose stories are part of America's story, and whose are left out?

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