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July 21, 2025 43 mins

In this thought-provoking episode of Bold Book of the Day, host Dr. Denise Nicholson welcomes visionary leader and author LaWanna Bradford to discuss her newest release, I Pledge Allegiance: A Journey Through the Words that Shaped a Nation.

LaWanna shares the personal inspiration behind her bold literary work, exploring the deeper meaning, historical evolution, and modern relevance of the Pledge of Allegiance. Through her lens of truth, legacy, and lived experience, LaWanna invites listeners to reexamine the ideals of patriotism, identity, unity, and justice in America today.

What You’ll Hear:

  • The origin and evolution of the Pledge of Allegiance

  • Why patriotism is more than just words

  • The impact of race, identity, and socialization on national unity

  • The legacy of LaWanna’s father, a Buffalo Soldier, and the fight for equality

  • A powerful call to action to redefine what it means to pledge allegiance in today’s divided world

If you're ready to explore the pledge through fresh eyes and reclaim the words that shape a nation, this episode is for you.

📘 Listen now and discover why reclaiming patriotism starts with truth.

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