© 2026 WEKU
NPR for Central and Eastern Kentucky
Support WEKU!
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
Thank you to everyone who has supported WEKU and our 1850 campaign! We are now just 11 away from reaching this goal of 1850 new supporters donating at least $10 a month. Existing supporters can help by increasing their monthly support by $10, and that will count towards the goal. Click here to join the campaign!

Loving America means facing its history

NPR | By Deena Prichep
Published July 5, 2026 at 5:03 PM EDT

Writer Mitchell S. Jackson says loving America means telling the truth about its past, even when its uncomfortable. He reflects on the country's 250th birthday.

Copyright 2026 NPR
Deena Prichep
Support nonprofit, fact-based public service journalism
WEKU depends on support from those who view and listen to our content. There's no paywall here. Please support WEKU with your donation.
Contribute now
Related Content