Why Is Black History Being Erased Again?
TonyTidbit: A Black Executive Perspective · TonyTidbit ™
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Today, Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes, New York Times bestselling author and educator, joins A Black Executive Perspective Podcast for a powerful and necessary conversation on Black history, book bans, identity, and representation in education.
In this audio episode, Tony Tidbit and Dr. Rhodes unpack the reality that history is not just being forgotten, it’s being actively suppressed. From banned books like Ghost Boys to the psychological impact of not seeing yourself reflected in the classroom, this discussion exposes the deeper systems shaping confidence, culture, and opportunity.
This is more than a conversation about the past.
This is about who gets to define the future.
What You Will Learn
- Why book banning is a strategic form of cultural suppression
- How representation (or lack of it) impacts self-esteem and identity
- The connection between storytelling, history, and empowerment
- Why is understanding Black history critical for all communities
▶︎ In This Episode
00:00 Introduction, Why This Conversation Matters
02:05 The Importance of Black History Today
05:10 Dr. Rhodes’ Background & Family Story
10:40 The Education System & Missing Representation
18:25 Storytelling as Power & Cultural Identity
26:35 Ghost Boys, Book Bans & Controversy
32:50 Global Recognition vs U.S. Suppression
40:55 Hidden Black History & Tulsa Race Massacre
49:20 Confidence, Identity & Youth Development
56:05 Final Thoughts, Books as a Tool for Change
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