250 years after America’s founding, the promise of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” still calls us to both celebration and honesty. At the National Civil Rights Museum, we know patriotism means telling the truth: about how far we’ve come, and how much work remains to make equality real for everyone. As Dr. King urged, America must “be true to what you said on paper.” This July 4th, we celebrate the idea of America — and recommit to building a nation worthy of its promise. Click the link in our bio to read the full post from Dr. Russ Wigginton, President of the National Civil Rights Museum. #America250 #CivilRights #IndependenceDay #NationalCivilRightsMuseum #MLK #FrederickDouglass #Justice #Equality