Strange Fruit
Why I Would Never Renounce My American Citizenship, And Why You Shouldn’t Either
For some, renouncing is a strategic move, escaping U.S. taxes, rejecting a nation that has historically mistreated people of color, or fully embracing a new identity elsewhere. I understand why the idea crosses people’s minds. But for me, my American citizenship is not just a legal status. It’s a historical and political stake in a country that my ancestors built for fucking free. Full stop.