Author of How the Word Is Passed, Above Ground, and Counting Descent. Writer, The Atlantic.
Clint Smith
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“This country is great because of us, despite how they have treated us. And when I think about what I’m willing to live or die for, I would not sit idly by and let someone else come in and take away what we’ve built, despite some folks not recognizing the role that we played in building it.”
I've spent months speaking to current & retired Black service members about being part of the military in this political moment. What I found were officers and soldiers despondent at the resurgence of racism, yet often insistent that they were fighting for what this country could be, not what it is.
I've spent months speaking to current & retired Black service members about being part of the military in this political moment. What I found were officers and soldiers despondent at the resurgence of racism, yet often insistent that they were fighting for what this country could be, not what it is.
They devoted their lives to serving the United States. Now the nation’s top military leader is sending the message that they’re not welcome.
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They devoted their lives to serving the United States. Now the nation’s top military leader is sending the message that they’re not welcome.
I've spent months speaking to current & retired Black service members about being part of the military in this political moment. What I found were officers and soldiers despondent at the resurgence of racism, yet often insistent that they were fighting for what this country could be, not what it is.
Clint Smith
Day 1 of #BacktalkersAcademy starts TODAY! @aapf.org is hosting a virtual summer school, and there’s still time to join upcoming sessions. Huge thanks to @clintsmithiii.bsky.social for joining today’s homeroom on CRT.
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Don't know how any Arsenal fan is getting work done today
22 year wait. We did it. Arsenal are Premier League champions. Unbelievable. Just unbelievable.
They devoted their lives to serving the United States. Now the nation’s top military leader is sending the message that they’re not welcome.
Special shout out to @gunnerblog.bsky.social @arseblog.com @arsenalvisionpodcast.com @clivepafc.bsky.social and the whole Arseblog and Arsenal Vision podcast teams. For years, you all have been the place I go to celebrate, commiserate, and make sense of this wild Arsenal life we live. I’m grateful.
