Dr. Walter D. Greason: Afrofuturism and Historic Preservation

Tia and Yolonda-Top 2 Bottom Fashions

For A Copy of My Book: www.weusoursluckybooks.com Top To Bottom Fashions Visit the Location 3310 Brookdale Dr. N. Brooklyn Park MN 55433 763-951-2857 To be a guest on the podcast and share what you are doing call: 773-809-8594

507-593-9775 Call and Listen Now

Tell Another Positive Person About This Message Line Black History Is American History — No Permission Required Black People do not need consent to learn the truth about their own history. Learning about Black Patriots, Black brilliance, and Black resistance is not optional — it is essential to understanding America itself. Asking for “permission” to teach Black history sends the wrong message. It suggests that truth needs approval. It suggests that identity must be softened. It suggests that pride must be negotiated. We reject that. Stand tall. Stand informed. Stand honorable. Black USA, your history is not a side note — it is a foundation of this nation. Say it with your chest: “I’m Black and I’m proud.” And mean it every day. Tell Another Black American About This Podcast and Message Line. Comments: radiotalklr@gmail.com [radiotalklr@gmail.com]

250 YEARS: BLACK PATRIOTS MATTER

Order My Book: www.weusoursluckybooks.com [http://www.weusoursluckybooks.com] Contact; radiotalklr@gmail.com [radiotalklr@gmail.com] Lesson Plan: 250 Years of Black Military Service Objective 1: Students will explain how Black Americans have served in every U.S. war from the Revolution to today. Example: A student identifies the 54th Massachusetts, the Harlem Hellfighters, and the 6888th Battalion and states how each advanced American democracy. Objective 2: Students will evaluate how racism shaped Black veterans’ experiences during and after service. Example: A student explains how Vietnam veterans returned to racial covenants, GI Bill discrimination, and unequal access to housing and education. Learning Outcomes Outcome 1: Students will produce a short written or verbal explanation of how Black service members showed patriotism despite barriers. Example: A student describes how the 54th fought for a nation that denied them equal pay. Outcome 2: Students will connect past discrimination to modern debates about equity and national memory. Example: A student explains how GI Bill exclusion contributed to the racial wealth gap still visible today. Student Challenge (Instructor Must Complete) Students challenge the instructor to identify one overlooked Black military figure or unit not covered in class and explain their contribution in under 60 seconds. If the instructor cannot answer, students choose the next figure or topic for class exploration. 5E Learning Model Engage: Students examine images of Black soldiers from the Revolution, Civil War, WWI, WWII, Vietnam, and modern conflicts. Prompt: “What patterns do you see across time?” Explore: Students rotate through stations on the 54th Massachusetts, Harlem Hellfighters, Tuskegee Airmen, the 6888th, and Vietnam veterans facing discrimination. Explain: Students share findings. Instructor clarifies themes: service in every war, racism in the ranks, denied benefits, and the contradiction between service and citizenship. Elaborate: Students respond to: “How does recognizing 250 years of Black service change our understanding of American democracy?” They must use two historical examples. Evaluate (Formative Assessment): Exit Ticket: 1. Name one Black military unit or figure and explain their contribution. 2. Describe one form of discrimination Black veterans faced and its impact.

Breaking News: WHITE FRAGILITY ALLOWED FRAUD

Comments: radiotalklr@gmail.com [radiotalklr@gmail.com]

Aimee as Shirley Temple: Mr. T, Batman and Tap-Dancing Men

Aimee Bock today's Shirley Temple Aimee Bock (aka Shirley Temple) didn’t just walk into Minnesota’s nonprofit world — she twirled in like a tap‑dancing prodigy from a 1930s movie reel. With a smile sweet enough to charm a courtroom and an innocence polished to a Hollywood shine, she projected the kind of “golly‑gee” wholesomeness that made people believe every grant, every meal count, every signature was pure as sugar. But behind the curls‑and‑dimples routine was a performance far more elaborate than any Shirley Temple musical. While the public saw a benevolent leader feeding children, the backstage reality was a choreography of paperwork, partnerships, and meal claims that didn’t always match the script. The spotlight she sought for her organization slowly shifted, revealing shadows where the applause used to be. As the allegations grew louder, the contrast sharpened: the child‑star innocence she projected versus the federal‑investigation gravity surrounding her. It wasn’t just a fall from grace — it was a tap‑dance routine gone off‑beat, a show where the props didn’t match the story, and the audience suddenly realized the orchestra had stopped playing. In the world of MinneFrauda, where trust is currency and oversight is the stage manager, her act became a cautionary tale: a reminder that even the brightest smile can hide the most complicated script, and even the sweetest persona can lead an entire cast into chaos when the performance collapses.