Season 11 · Episode 29
Trump’s Erasing Blackness — Let’s Act Together
Positive People USA · Mr. Positive, M.A., B.Soc.Sci., CIT, PEL, A.A.S. – Paralegal
December 7, 202542m 59s
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Show Notes
Trump’s Erasing Blackness — Let’s Act Together
Community Lesson Plan
Learning Objectives (3)
- Recognize the role of civic holidays in shaping collective memory. Example: MLK Day as a ritual of recognition for civil rights.
- Analyze historical figures’ legacies with nuance. Example: Theodore Roosevelt’s anti-lynching stance and his clash with Southern Democrats.
- Connect past erasures to present civic action. Example: Juneteenth’s removal from fee-free days as symbolic denial of Black freedom.
Learning Outcomes (3)
- Explain why erasure matters. Example: Participants articulate how removing MLK Day weakens public standards.
- Identify complex legacies. Example: Participants describe Roosevelt’s support for Black officials and his unpopular stance in the South.
- Commit to civic action. Example: Each participant drafts one step, such as calling officials or sharing a podcast episode.
Assessment (3)
- Discussion Check: Share one historical fact and one civic implication. Example: “Roosevelt condemned lynching, but Juneteenth’s removal erases Black resilience.”
- Reflection Prompt: Write a short paragraph on how erasure affects community identity. Example: “Without MLK Day, younger generations lose a ritual of remembrance.”
- Action Commitment: State one concrete step to take. Example: “I will call my representative to demand restoration of Juneteenth.”
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