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John,

I moved out of New York the summer before 9/11. In the weeks after, there was a sense of common cause in America. It was intoxicating, refreshing. 

Yet there I was, watching the war on “terror” ramp up, watching people who look like me being detained even though they shared the most American dream of all — the same dream of my own father: a better life for their children. 

I’m still wrestling with the many emotions today, 20 years later. I imagine you are, too. It helps me to start with a crucial distinction — between cheap unity and fierce unity. 

Here’s what that means to me, and how it shapes what we do together at Dream Corps: [link removed]

If these ideas resonate with you — or even if they are uncomfortable — I would love for you to join Dream Corps and our community members for a reflection space centered around the anniversary of September 11th. It will take place next Thursday, the 16th at 4pm PT/7pm ET on Zoom. You can sign up and get more information here: [link removed]

Together, we can remember the ugly parts of America’s reality, while recommitting ourselves to the beautiful dream of the multiracial, multicultural republic where all belong.

— Nisha Anand, CEO, Dream Corps

P.S. — As we mark this solemn anniversary, I also encourage you to check out some resources on the anniversary shared by my friend Valarie Kaur, Sikh activist, civil rights attorney, and founder of the Revolutionary Love Project: [link removed] ​ ​ ​
 
     
 
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