How can being American be "more than a pride we inherit, it's the past we step
into and how we repair it." Gorman says, "We've seen a force that would shatter
our nation rather than share it, Would destroy our country if it meant delaying
democracy." To what is Gorman referring in these lines?
a powerful call to action focusing on themes of hope, unity, healing, and resilience. In this Teaching Idea, students reflect on these themes and consider how their own unique experiences and voices can help America “forge a union with purpose.”
