Elizabeth Martinez
She argues that white America has an origin myth that Whites settled America for the good of all conquered peoples, glossing flippantly over the genocide of the Native Americans and the antagonism of Mexico for territorial gains. She hopes America can rewrite its national identity, recognizing the many contributions of non-White peoples.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Reinventing "America": Call for a New National Identity
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