The founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
What is it like living in America 250 years later?
We want to hear your unique viewpoint: As a parent, an educator, an immigrant, a student, an artist, a football player, a neighbor, a resident of this nation. Whoever you are, we want to know what you’re thinking about at this milestone in American history.
WNIJ is collecting 250 Perspectives to share throughout the year. It’s an ambitious goal, so we’re inviting listeners to become part of this history project.
Need a prompt to get you started?
- How are you feeling on this significant milestone?
- How are you celebrating?
- What are the most important American values to you?
- What does it mean to be an American?
- What is your vision for the next 250 years?
Submit your 250 word essay here.
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Lonny Cain knows a lot of stuff — but where did he learn it? -
Suzanne Degges-White is getting a little tired of all this beautiful snow. -
Inspired by the remarkable Hubbard Street Dance Company, Paula Garrett looks at a life full of dance. -
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Anissa Kuhar has tips for socializing during the holiday season. -
Julie Bassett shares a story of a community, a campus, and a calling. -
Frances Jaeger asks "how many mustards are too many?" It's a rhetorical question, of course, when the world has so much to offer. -
Andrew Nelson says the Democratic Party needs to prove that it can right the wrongs of a rigged system. -
Susan Goldberg's thoughts on gratitude lead her to her father. -
Rosie Klepper would rather see America hotly divided over cranberry sauce than you-know-what at the Thanksgiving dinner table this year.
