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On September 23, 2021 America250 hosted a Community Conversation with members of LGBTQ+ communities and their allies. The 60-minute conversation highlighted opportunities for America250 to engage with LGBTQ+ communities, expanding inclusivity and representation in the commemoration, and the importance of amplifying the diverse narratives and experiences of our nation’s complex history.
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America’s Field Trip Awardees!
Thousands of students from across the country submitted inspiring entries, responding to the prompt “What does America mean to you?” for the first-ever America’s Field Trip contest. A panel of current and former educators selected 150 students as awardees, hailing from 44 states and territories.