Imperialism has had roots in the United States since the beginning of the nation’s history and has produced direct consequences for the rest of the world. This was highlighted in a keynote on “The Imperialist Roots of the U.S.A.” on Oct. 3, 2022, as part of the “Confronting Empire: The 2022-2023 Feinberg Family Distinguished Lecture Series” at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. This lecture was presented by Manu Karuka, an assistant professor of American studies at Barnard College. Karuka discussed his work on the United States’ imperialist ties with the international community and how it has affected current global issues.