From the time of our country’s founding 250 years ago, the story of America has been one of the constant efforts of Americans—from all races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities—to make real the belief that we are all created equal and have a right to have a say in our democracy. We will be telling their stories over the next several weeks because now, as ever, “We Are America.” #WeAreAmerica250
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Jay Kuo is a composer, lyricist and two-time Tony winning Broadway producer. He is an appellate lawyer, the CEO of The Social Edge and the author of The Status Kuo, a daily Substack newsletter covering politics and law. Jay is the Chair-elect of the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. Kuo tells how Colorado governor Ralph Carr stood firm in defense of Japanese Americans during World War II internment, even as it cost him his political career. 250 to 250 From the time of our country’s founding 250 years ago, the story of America has been one of the constant efforts of Americans—from all races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities—to make real the belief that we are all created equal and have a right to have a say in our democracy. We will be telling their stories over the next several weeks because now, as ever, “We Are America.” Follow Along | #WeAreAmerica250 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567541980226&mibextid=wwXIfr Substack: https://250to250.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/250to250/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@250.to.250?_r=1&_t=ZT-95WLMGNIcEn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twofiftytotwofifty Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/250to250.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.com/@250to250?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Notes Unless otherwise noted, all images used in this video are in the public domain.