Memorial Day Truths: Freedom, Sacrifice & Memory (Hour 1)
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Santita Jackson and Reverend Jesse Jackson explore the untold origins of Memorial Day and the role newly freed African Americans played in honoring Union soldiers after the Civil War. Featuring historian David Blight’s research, conversations on structural racism, erased history, military service, and the meaning of patriotism, this powerful discussion connects America’s past to today’s debates over voting, war, and national identity.
Continue with Hour 2 for the conversation on war powers, veterans, anti-war activism, military service, and the growing debate over America’s role in conflicts abroad.
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