Dolly Parton brought divided Americans together. What can we learn from her? | Margaret Sullivan
The singer had a serendipitous mixture of humor, humility and humanity. We could all stand to channel it a bit more The moment that the world found out that Dolly Parton had died , I was in a hair salon in the reddest congressional district in New York state. The neighborhood on the shore of Lake Erie where I move every summer voted solidly for Donald Trump in 2024. I often pass a lawn sign that…
Dolly Parton, the country music superstar known for her humor, humility, and humanity, had an uncanny ability to connect with Americans of all political backgrounds. When news of her death spread, people who had held vastly different political views mourned her loss together. Parton's success came from her unique blend of self-deprecating humor, her continuous generosity, and her radical acceptance of others.
She managed to make the Covid-19 vaccine promotion not seem political, and her Imagination Library, which distributed over 330 million books to children worldwide, showed her commitment to helping others. Parton's legacy is not just her music, but also her ability to inspire kindness and unity in a divided nation.
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