Impromptu: America, we love you. But it’s hard.
Ted Johnson moderates a discussion on the good and bad of America, and how to reconcile its shortcomings while pushing for a better future.
Us@250 Fellowship
The Us@250 Fellowship invests in people and projects seeking to tell a more comprehensive American story, expand our concept of American culture and identity, and model an inclusive multiracial society. It supports civic engagement, narrative change, storytelling, and cultural education that foster public participation.
Today, Explained: Party in the USA?
Ted Johnson discusses America’s 250th birthday, navigating inclusivity and historical controversy with a focus on acknowledging progress.
The Juneteenth Read-and-Watch List
Ted Johnson’s curated list chronicles America’s pursuit of justice and equality post the belated emancipation of enslaved Black people.
Us@250 Fellowship Call for Applications
The Us@250 Fellowship provides funding and resources for Americans who aspire to tell a fuller, more comprehensive American story.
The Role of Art in Our Collective Freedom
Us@250 Fellow Melchor Hall talks about an art exhibition that showcases Black feminist visions of shared liberation and racial reparations.
These Giants of Black History Were Rivals, but Time Knits Them Together
The Washington-Du Bois debate offers insight into America’s ongoing struggles with equality, democracy, & the pursuit of the American Dream.
The Longest Table: How Civic Space Can Foster Inclusion and Belonging
Social isolation is a threat to our health. In Albany, New York, the Westminster Commons provides a space to bring people back together.
Tuskegee, Alabama: The Unsung Epicenter of Black Excellence
In the Tuskegee, Alabama, an historical gem for Black excellence, the Us@250 will host a workshop to advance local projects.
New America Announces Inaugural Class of Us@250 Fellows
As the U.S. approaches 250 years, New America announces its inaugural class of Us@250 fellows focused on reimagining the American narrative.
Putting the “Us” Back in the U.S.: Celebrating 250 Years of a Nation
On July 4th, 2026, the U.S. will celebrate its 250th anniversary. The Us@250 initiative looks at how our nation will mark this moment.