Dear Friends,

I hope this message finds you in good health and spirits. Since launching the pre-sales campaign for Becoming an Inclusive Republic, life has been full of exciting transitions. On the personal front, I’ve just become an empty-nester as my child embarks on their university journey. Professionally, I wrapped up my full-time role at the Aspen Institute as of August 31st and am now channeling my energy part-time into building the Aspen Institute Project on Belonging.

My speaking schedule has also kicked into high gear. Next week, I’ll be delivering five presentations, each exploring different aspects of our nation’s future. On September 9th and 10th, I’ll be in Fort Wayne, IN, speaking with United Front about America's fixation on race and its impact on our shared destiny. I’ll also be leading a workshop, "Finding Our North Star," for Parkview Health and hosting two additional workshops for Indiana school districts. Lastly, on September 11th, I’ll be at Hampton University to speak about Artificial Intelligence and Belonging.

As I prepare to hit the road, I’m deeply excited to share these important conversations around Belonging, a theme central to my upcoming book. If you haven’t yet, I’d love for you to join me in making this vision of an ever-more inclusive America a reality by purchasing Becoming an Inclusive Republic. My goal is to reach 500 pre-sales, and your support would mean the world to me!

Thank you for being part of this journey. I look forward to keeping you updated on both the book’s progress and our collective efforts to expand the national franchise of belonging.

Warmest regards,

- Cordell