Critical and Cool Facts About the USA Every Patriot Needs to Know

The media’s lens can sometimes zoom in a bit too close, leaving the bigger picture just out of frame. In the U.S., Black Americans make up 12% of the population, a figure that might surprise those who’ve only seen the country through the screen.

It’s a percentage that’s smaller than the Scottish and Welsh representation across the pond in the UK. This slice of demographic pie shows a reality that’s less monochrome and more mosaic. It’s a reminder that representation matters and the narratives we consume need to reflect the full spectrum of the American populace.