Whose Independence? Aspirations & Contradictions

The language in and about the Declaration of Independence is telling of the current state of the United States today. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the piece “Do You Understand Your Own Language?” by Robin D. G. Kelley in Hammer & Hope, which explores the language in and about the Declaration of Independence and critiques and analysis of the document by Black radicals, thinkers, and abolitionists throughout history, as well as the implications and impact of this language on the United States today, and what we learn and take away from this incredible piece in our continued learning and…